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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

40 CYCMOT history

40 CYC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

40 CYC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,191 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
40 CYC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

40 CYC was last recorded at 77,191 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 1,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,581 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,610 miles
Average per year
5,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,191 miles
  • 2025 – 75,581 miles
  • 2024 – 67,342 miles
  • 2023 – 61,031 miles
  • 2022 – 51,098 miles
  • 2021 – 39,634 miles
  • 2020 – 30,732 miles
  • 2019 – 19,245 miles
  • 2018 – 18,434 miles
  • 2017 – 17,943 miles
  • 2016 – 17,167 miles
  • 2015 – 15,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,191 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,191 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,191 miles
    Test number
    646502824188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,581 miles (+8,239)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,581 miles
    Test number
    944905475348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,342 miles (+6,311)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,342 miles
    Test number
    857523337799
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass61,031 miles (+9,933)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    61,031 miles
    Test number
    678760923059
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass51,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    51,098 miles
    Test number
    503286799917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,097 miles (+11,463)2 dangerous1 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,097 miles
    Test number
    410308867843
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass39,634 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    39,634 miles
    Test number
    266478274888
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail39,634 miles (+8,902)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,634 miles
    Test number
    874820892659
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass30,732 miles (+11,487)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    30,732 miles
    Test number
    182154005671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear o/s and n/s tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil level getting low

  10. Pass19,245 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    19,245 miles
    Test number
    827506271453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,434 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    18,434 miles
    Test number
    979179919892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,943 miles (+776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    17,943 miles
    Test number
    627688759815
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge + tread cracking

  13. Pass17,167 miles (+1,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    17,167 miles
    Test number
    311655387333
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on edges in places

  14. Pass15,770 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    15,770 miles
    Test number
    869801715133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,732 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,732 miles
    Test number
    129374085421
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres are wearing on insde edges

Questions about 40 CYC

What vehicle is registration 40 CYC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 40 CYC on a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2012. 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 40 CYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 40 CYC is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 40 CYC?
The MOT on 40 CYC is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 40 CYC done?
40 CYC was recorded at 77,191 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 5,633 miles a year.
Has 40 CYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 40 CYC has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on 40 CYC 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 40 CYC find?
40 CYC passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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