# FP12SWO — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check

FP12SWO is a Black BMW 3 SERIES, Diesel (1995cc), first registered 2012-05-16. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for FP12SWO — 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 | FP12SWO |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 3 SERIES |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1995cc |
| First registered | 2012-05-16 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-12-07 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 15
- Passes: 11
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 73.33%
- Total defects recorded: 33

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-08 16:17:38 | PASSED | 144,169 MI | 2026-12-07 00:00:00 |
| 2025-12-05 12:51:34 | FAILED | 144,153 MI | — |
| 2025-11-11 17:11:00 | FAILED | 144,024 MI | — |
| 2024-10-30 16:15:08 | PASSED | 134,743 MI | 2025-11-16 00:00:00 |
| 2023-11-02 17:02:04 | PASSED | 125,404 MI | 2024-11-16 00:00:00 |
| 2022-10-28 15:49:00 | PASSED | 116,777 MI | 2023-11-16 00:00:00 |
| 2022-10-28 15:48:59 | FAILED | 116,777 MI | — |
| 2021-10-25 14:17:15 | PASSED | 109,163 MI | 2022-11-16 00:00:00 |
| 2020-10-19 16:06:22 | PASSED | 102,564 MI | 2021-11-16 00:00:00 |
| 2019-05-03 14:22:40 | PASSED | 91,941 MI | 2020-11-16 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-09 15:46:01 | PASSED | 84,251 MI | 2019-05-16 00:00:00 |
| 2017-05-04 08:53:18 | PASSED | 71,358 MI | 2018-05-16 00:00:00 |
| 2016-04-22 14:22:39 | PASSED | 64,125 MI | 2017-05-16 00:00:00 |
| 2016-04-22 14:22:38 | FAILED | 64,125 MI | — |
| 2015-05-15 12:00:03 | PASSED | 51,086 MI | 2016-05-16 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-12-08 16:17:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2025-12-05 12:51:34 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2025-11-11 17:11:00 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2024-10-30 16:15:08 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener Interior Mirror ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

**2022-10-28 15:48:59 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

**2021-10-25 14:17:15 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

**2019-05-03 14:22:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive Damp around the back of the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

**2018-05-09 15:46:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit continental 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

**2017-05-04 08:53:18 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak from gearbox propshaft output seal ()

**2016-04-22 14:22:38 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

**2015-05-15 12:00:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for FP12SWO is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FP12SWO. 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.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.