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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

1940 KRMOT history

1940 KR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

1940 KR black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
145,222 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1940 KR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1940 KR was last recorded at 145,222 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,098 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
1,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,222 miles
  • 2025 – 145,098 miles
  • 2024 – 144,920 miles
  • 2023 – 144,350 miles
  • 2022 – 143,850 miles
  • 2021 – 143,643 miles
  • 2020 – 143,199 miles
  • 2019 – 142,511 miles
  • 2018 – 141,952 miles
  • 2017 – 141,632 miles
  • 2016 – 141,367 miles
  • 2015 – 141,084 miles
  • 2014 – 140,465 miles
  • 2013 – 140,072 miles
  • 2012 – 139,653 miles
  • 2011 – 139,137 miles
  • 2010 – 137,035 miles
  • 2009 – 133,880 miles
  • 2008 – 127,171 miles
  • 2007 – 123,560 miles
  • 2006 – 120,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,222 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front brake slightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,222 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    145,222 miles
    Test number
    418970690297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,098 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    145,098 miles
    Test number
    861250547769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,920 miles (+570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,920 miles
    Test number
    808958165130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass144,350 miles (+500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    144,350 miles
    Test number
    118322146873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass143,850 miles (+207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,850 miles
    Test number
    742509113541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass143,643 miles (+444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,643 miles
    Test number
    464711919756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass143,199 miles (+688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    143,199 miles
    Test number
    179530873128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass142,511 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    142,511 miles
    Test number
    441950583050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,952 miles (+320)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,952 miles
    Test number
    838155347871
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass141,632 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    141,632 miles
    Test number
    235069838905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront halves of front to rear brake pipes corroded
  11. Fail141,627 miles (+260)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,627 miles
    Test number
    527733572454
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront halves of front to rear brake pipes corroded
  12. Pass141,367 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    141,367 miles
    Test number
    677679204075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,084 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    141,084 miles
    Test number
    376951205420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,465 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    140,465 miles
    Test number
    388977894137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,072 miles (+419)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    140,072 miles
    Test number
    579047903262
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  16. Pass139,653 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    139,653 miles
    Test number
    518542212295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail139,137 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,137 miles
    Test number
    629076011244
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass139,137 miles (+2,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    139,137 miles
    Test number
    878916811256
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass137,035 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    137,035 miles
    Test number
    333824700493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass133,880 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    133,880 miles
    Test number
    131162929251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass127,171 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    127,171 miles
    Test number
    631417828233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass123,560 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    123,560 miles
    Test number
    301801827286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass120,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    120,791 miles
    Test number
    771270806299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about 1940 KR

What vehicle is registration 1940 KR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1940 KR on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jan 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1940 KR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1940 KR is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1940 KR?
The MOT on 1940 KR is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1940 KR done?
1940 KR was recorded at 145,222 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 1,216 miles a year.
Has 1940 KR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1940 KR has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on 1940 KR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1940 KR find?
1940 KR passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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