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BMW 440

Blue · Petrol · 2018 · 2,998 cc

226 EMBMOT history

226 EMB is a blue petrol BMW 440 first used on 10 Dec 2018. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 96,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

226 EMB blue BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 4 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,248 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
226 EMB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
440
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
10 Dec 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

226 EMB was last recorded at 96,248 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 8,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,654 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,594 miles
Average per year
13,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,248 miles
  • 2024 – 87,654 miles
  • 2023 – 77,193 miles
  • 2022 – 60,692 miles
  • 2021 – 40,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,248 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel buckled

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

6 tests since 12 Nov 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,248 miles (+8,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,248 miles
    Test number
    938527101916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel buckled

  2. Pass87,654 miles (+10,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,654 miles
    Test number
    802986560833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass77,193 miles (+16,501)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,193 miles
    Test number
    942767663105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,692 miles (+20,045)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,692 miles
    Test number
    849530179471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass40,647 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    40,647 miles
    Test number
    856415176852
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail40,559 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,559 miles
    Test number
    371065144854
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about 226 EMB

What vehicle is registration 226 EMB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 226 EMB on a blue petrol BMW 440 first used on 10 Dec 2018. 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 226 EMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 226 EMB is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 226 EMB?
The MOT on 226 EMB is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 226 EMB done?
226 EMB was recorded at 96,248 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 13,716 miles a year.
Has 226 EMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 226 EMB has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on 226 EMB 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 226 EMB find?
226 EMB passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel buckled.

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