# FP12SWK — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check FP12SWK is a Black BMW 3 SERIES, Diesel (1995cc), first registered 2012-05-18. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for FP12SWK — 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 | FP12SWK | | Make | BMW | | Model | 3 SERIES | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1995cc | | First registered | 2012-05-18 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Valid - MOT expiry date: 2026-08-26 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 18 - Passes: 11 - Fails: 7 - Pass rate: 61.11% - Total defects recorded: 51 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2025-08-04 11:31:03 | PASSED | 126,697 MI | 2026-08-26 00:00:00 | | 2024-08-15 15:02:10 | PASSED | 121,811 MI | 2025-08-26 00:00:00 | | 2024-08-14 15:57:41 | FAILED | 121,782 MI | — | | 2024-08-06 13:38:54 | FAILED | 121,717 MI | — | | 2023-08-25 08:28:39 | PASSED | 117,433 MI | 2024-08-26 00:00:00 | | 2022-08-27 08:07:15 | PASSED | 112,011 MI | 2023-08-26 00:00:00 | | 2021-08-18 14:58:41 | PASSED | 103,875 MI | 2022-08-25 00:00:00 | | 2020-08-26 11:20:29 | PASSED | 98,858 MI | 2021-08-25 00:00:00 | | 2020-08-25 08:39:15 | FAILED | 98,851 MI | — | | 2019-05-22 09:16:16 | PASSED | 93,563 MI | 2020-08-25 00:00:00 | | 2018-05-21 10:24:06 | PASSED | 90,212 MI | 2019-05-20 00:00:00 | | 2018-05-19 09:30:59 | FAILED | 90,211 MI | — | | 2018-05-19 08:54:09 | FAILED | 90,211 MI | — | | 2017-05-18 08:27:39 | PASSED | 85,676 MI | 2018-05-18 00:00:00 | | 2016-05-13 08:37:50 | PASSED | 82,001 MI | 2017-05-18 00:00:00 | | 2016-05-13 08:37:49 | FAILED | 82,001 MI | — | | 2015-05-01 11:31:29 | PASSED | 72,867 MI | 2016-05-18 00:00:00 | | 2015-05-01 11:31:29 | FAILED | 72,867 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2024-08-15 15:02:10 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) **2024-08-14 15:57:41 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Coolant level on minimum - ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) **2024-08-06 13:38:54 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Coolant level on minimum - ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) **2023-08-25 08:28:39 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit !outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) **2020-08-26 11:20:29 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) **2020-08-25 08:39:15 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) **2018-05-21 10:24:06 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b) **2018-05-19 09:30:59 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** 2.0mm *** (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) **2018-05-19 08:54:09 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 92W (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** 2.0mm *** (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b) **2016-05-13 08:37:49 (FAILED)** - PRS: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) **2015-05-01 11:31:29 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay - USER ENTERED: front discs lipped **2015-05-01 11:31:29 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - PRS: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) - PRS: Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) - PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: front discs lipped - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for FP12SWK is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FP12SWK. 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 2026-07-24.