BMW 3 SERIES P22SLW has 31 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1996 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 151,749 miles 2 weeks ago on Monday 29th June 2026 at 08:31.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 9th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

P22SLW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH JULY 2027151,749 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Advance Corrosion
FAILED24TH JUNE 2026151,747 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Advance Corrosion
PASSED24TH JUNE 20259TH JULY 2026149,545 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED18TH JUNE 20249TH JULY 2025146,887 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED10TH JUNE 20239TH JULY 2024144,747 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED7TH JULY 20229TH JULY 2023143,383 MI
FAILED7TH JULY 2022143,382 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD JUNE 20219TH JULY 2022142,258 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED23RD JUNE 2021142,258 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH JULY 20209TH JULY 2021141,313 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED10TH JULY 2020141,313 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED31ST JULY 201911TH AUGUST 2020140,322 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED24TH JULY 2019140,322 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Hose Damaged And Likely To Fail (1.1.12 (a))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Hose Damaged And Likely To Fail (1.1.12 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED18TH JULY 201811TH AUGUST 2019138,383 MI
FAILED18TH JULY 2018138,383 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 201711TH AUGUST 2018135,697 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Noisy (7.1.4)
PASSED29TH JULY 201611TH AUGUST 2017133,115 MI
PASSED29TH JULY 201511TH AUGUST 2016129,978 MI
FAILED29TH JULY 2015129,978 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Lower Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED4TH AUGUST 201411TH AUGUST 2015125,825 MI
FAILED4TH AUGUST 2014125,825 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
PASSED8TH AUGUST 201311TH AUGUST 2014120,850 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201211TH AUGUST 2013117,986 MI
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201111TH AUGUST 2012115,080 MI
FAILED1ST AUGUST 2011115,080 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED28TH JULY 201011TH AUGUST 2011112,114 MI
PASSED3RD AUGUST 200911TH AUGUST 2010108,972 MI
FAILED1ST AUGUST 2009108,972 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED2ND AUGUST 200811TH AUGUST 2009105,863 MI
PASSED6TH AUGUST 200711TH AUGUST 200898,703 MI
PASSED22ND JULY 200611TH AUGUST 200789,580 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P22SLW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

P22SLW MOT Comments

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P22SLW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 151,749 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,058 miles

P22SLW FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration P22SLW was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 151,749 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,058 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P22SLW has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 25 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 19 Major, 3 Dangerous and 5 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 3 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does P22SLW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 14th July 2026 P22SLW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P22SLW Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 14th July 2026 P22SLW does have Tax. Read more

When does P22SLW Tax expire?

The current Tax for P22SLW will expire in 3 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. 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 P22SLW MOT expire?

The current MOT for P22SLW will expire in 12 months on Friday 9th July 2027. Read more

When did P22SLW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P22SLW was on Monday 29th June 2026 at 08:31. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P22SLW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for P22SLW we can see 21 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 P22SLW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for P22SLW we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P22SLW?

P22SLW is registered as a 1996 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has P22SLW done?

The odometer reading for P22SLW at the last MOT in June 2026 was 151,749 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 5,058 miles per year. Read more

How old is P22SLW?

The vehicle P22SLW was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Monday 7th October 1996. Read more

What colour is P22SLW?

The official colour of P22SLW is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does P22SLW have?

P22SLW has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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