BMW 3 SERIES P20SWH has 17 MOTs

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This 2009 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 176,897 miles 9 months ago on Wednesday 17th September 2025 at 13:37.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 16th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

P20SWH MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 2026176,897 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Body And Sub Frame Heavily Under Sealed
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Heavily Under Sealed (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED22ND AUGUST 2025176,636 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Insecure Lamp Broken (4.1.1 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Rear Boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Silencer Insecure Clamp Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All Pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  17. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  18. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  19. MAJOR - Nearside Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  20. MAJOR - Offside Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202424TH AUGUST 2025168,025 MI
PASSED21ST AUGUST 202324TH AUGUST 2024163,177 MI
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202224TH AUGUST 2023154,025 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED25TH AUGUST 202124TH AUGUST 2022148,158 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Ns+os, Severely Corroded. Further Deterioration Will Result In M.o.t Failure. (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Ns+os, Starting To Perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Ns+os, Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met, It Would Appear That The System Requires Adjustment Or Repair.
FAILED23RD AUGUST 2021148,158 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Nail In Tyre
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Inner Road Wheel Fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Ns+os, Severely Corroded. Further Deterioration Will Result In M.o.t Failure. (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Ns+os, Starting To Perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Ns+os, Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met, It Would Appear That The System Requires Adjustment Or Repair.
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 20208TH OCTOBER 2021141,906 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 20198TH OCTOBER 2020119,247 MI
FAILED13TH MARCH 2019118,894 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre.
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Backing Plate Insecure.
PASSED5TH APRIL 20188TH APRIL 2019100,576 MI
PASSED29TH MARCH 20178TH APRIL 201889,217 MI
PASSED6TH APRIL 20168TH APRIL 201775,017 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of The Adult Belt
PASSED26TH MARCH 20158TH APRIL 201661,268 MI
PASSED9TH APRIL 20148TH APRIL 201549,327 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED19TH MARCH 201318TH MARCH 201437,664 MI
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 20124TH MARCH 201327,586 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P20SWH Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 82% | MOT Failure Rate: 18%

P20SWH MOT Comments

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P20SWH Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 176,897 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,056 miles

P20SWH FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration P20SWH was manufactured on Wednesday 4th March 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 176,897 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 11,056 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P20SWH has a 82% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 30 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 10 Major, 3 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does P20SWH have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 26th June 2026 P20SWH does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P20SWH Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 26th June 2026 P20SWH does have Tax. Read more

When does P20SWH Tax expire?

The current Tax for P20SWH will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does P20SWH MOT expire?

The current MOT for P20SWH will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 16th September 2026. Read more

When did P20SWH have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P20SWH was on Wednesday 17th September 2025 at 13:37. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P20SWH Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for P20SWH we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has P20SWH Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for P20SWH we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 82% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P20SWH?

P20SWH is registered as a 2009 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has P20SWH done?

The odometer reading for P20SWH at the last MOT in September 2025 was 176,897 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,056 miles per year. Read more

How old is P20SWH?

The vehicle P20SWH was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 4th March 2009. Read more

What colour is P20SWH?

The official colour of P20SWH is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does P20SWH have?

P20SWH has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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