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T2 SWP

2020 BMW M3

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

71,734 mi
Last recorded71,734 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 SWP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,734 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 136,800 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 48,029 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 40,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 135,910 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 40,226 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 40,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 135,748 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 134,606 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 133,693 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 130,683 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 126,434 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,496 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes heavily greased preventing inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2012 90,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,771 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,300 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 80,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f suspension ride height linkage fractured.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,318 miles

Rear exhaust joint poor, clamp rusted away

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,139 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,942 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,859 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 27,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust rear box clamps cracked

stone trapped between tyre and rim on nearside tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,838 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,450 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 19,411 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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T2 SWP is a 2020 BMW M3 in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T2 SWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 6 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T2 SWP registered?

T2 SWP is a 2020 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2020.

Is T2 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T2 SWP shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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