# FE05SWV — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check FE05SWV is a Silver BMW 3 SERIES, Diesel (1995cc), first registered 2005-03-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for FE05SWV — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | FE05SWV | | Make | BMW | | Model | 3 SERIES | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1995cc | | First registered | 2005-03-01 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2022-01-30 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 19 - Passes: 14 - Fails: 5 - Pass rate: 73.68% - Total defects recorded: 43 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2021-01-26 14:58:22 | PASSED | 117,176 MI | 2022-01-30 00:00:00 | | 2020-01-31 09:06:02 | PASSED | 116,290 MI | 2021-01-30 00:00:00 | | 2020-01-08 16:46:32 | FAILED | 116,289 MI | — | | 2019-01-21 16:35:24 | PASSED | 114,060 MI | 2020-01-20 00:00:00 | | 2018-03-09 15:48:20 | PASSED | 107,199 MI | 2019-03-08 00:00:00 | | 2018-02-27 11:01:49 | FAILED | 107,026 MI | — | | 2017-04-07 08:37:02 | PASSED | 104,986 MI | 2018-04-12 00:00:00 | | 2017-04-07 08:37:01 | FAILED | 104,986 MI | — | | 2016-04-12 09:55:16 | PASSED | 100,513 MI | 2017-04-12 00:00:00 | | 2016-04-11 10:50:50 | FAILED | 100,513 MI | — | | 2015-04-09 13:35:26 | PASSED | 95,760 MI | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 | | 2014-04-12 11:15:39 | PASSED | 91,612 MI | 2015-04-12 00:00:00 | | 2014-04-12 11:15:39 | FAILED | 91,612 MI | — | | 2013-04-13 13:40:50 | PASSED | 85,200 MI | 2014-04-12 00:00:00 | | 2012-01-04 09:46:42 | PASSED | 74,324 MI | 2013-01-07 00:00:00 | | 2011-01-08 10:25:16 | PASSED | 63,966 MI | 2012-01-07 00:00:00 | | 2010-01-07 10:46:44 | PASSED | 54,969 MI | 2011-01-06 00:00:00 | | 2008-12-16 10:56:20 | PASSED | 42,883 MI | 2010-01-06 00:00:00 | | 2008-01-07 14:02:35 | PASSED | 32,021 MI | 2009-01-06 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2021-01-26 14:58:22 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) **2020-01-08 16:46:32 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) - MAJOR: Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) - MAJOR: Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) **2019-01-21 16:35:24 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: under trays fitted - ADVISORY: both inner rod end have slight play **2018-03-09 15:48:20 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) **2018-02-27 11:01:49 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) **2017-04-07 08:37:02 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2017-04-07 08:37:01 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - PRS: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) **2016-04-12 09:55:16 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2016-04-11 10:50:50 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) - FAIL: Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c) **2015-04-09 13:35:26 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) **2014-04-12 11:15:39 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2014-04-12 11:15:39 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - PRS: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) **2013-04-13 13:40:50 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2012-01-04 09:46:42 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for FE05SWV is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FE05SWV. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-26.