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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,796 cc

40 LUVMOT history

40 LUV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jan 1992. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 166,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
166,163 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
40 LUV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
2 Jan 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

40 LUV was last recorded at 166,163 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,163 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,163 miles
  • 2024 – 166,163 miles
  • 2023 – 165,973 miles
  • 2022 – 165,397 miles
  • 2021 – 164,762 miles
  • 2020 – 164,283 miles
  • 2019 – 163,994 miles
  • 2018 – 163,370 miles
  • 2017 – 162,561 miles
  • 2016 – 160,886 miles
  • 2015 – 158,326 miles
  • 2014 – 156,146 miles
  • 2013 – 151,976 miles
  • 2012 – 146,548 miles
  • 2011 – 141,266 miles
  • 2010 – 135,416 miles
  • 2009 – 130,965 miles
  • 2008 – 126,558 miles
  • 2007 – 120,143 miles
  • 2006 – 114,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,163 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    166,163 miles
    Test number
    876198099830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,163 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,163 miles
    Test number
    714575624032
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

  3. Fail166,163 miles (+190)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,163 miles
    Test number
    454098340465
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

  4. Pass165,973 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,973 miles
    Test number
    450928479413
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail165,972 miles (+575)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,972 miles
    Test number
    909962382417
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass165,397 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    165,397 miles
    Test number
    981358988386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box has slight determination and leak

  7. Fail165,392 miles (+630)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,392 miles
    Test number
    640508603187
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bracket loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box has slight determination and leak

  8. Pass164,762 miles (+479)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    164,762 miles
    Test number
    366949523793
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating

  9. Pass164,283 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    164,283 miles
    Test number
    436036971447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber support missing.

  10. Fail164,283 miles (+289)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,283 miles
    Test number
    503136965657
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber support missing.

  11. Pass163,994 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    163,994 miles
    Test number
    991035241857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses are starting to perish.
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen.

  12. Fail163,988 miles (+618)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,988 miles
    Test number
    936094402139
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses are starting to perish.
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen.

  13. Pass163,370 miles (+809)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    163,370 miles
    Test number
    663130222377
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner wheel arch has slight corrosion.

  14. Pass162,561 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    162,561 miles
    Test number
    846962054482
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe from filter corroded
    • AdvisoryRear pads appear to be wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight leak from rocker cover

  15. Fail162,561 miles (+1,675)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,561 miles
    Test number
    292168746489
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe from filter corroded
    • AdvisoryRear pads appear to be wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight leak from rocker cover

  16. Pass160,886 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    160,886 miles
    Test number
    527300627723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose protection rubber is split.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is slightly deteriorated.

  17. Fail160,886 miles (+2,560)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,886 miles
    Test number
    178234680317
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose protection rubber is split.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is slightly deteriorated.

  18. Pass158,326 miles (+2,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    158,326 miles
    Test number
    622373076491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass156,146 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    156,146 miles
    Test number
    726203144357
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail156,146 miles (+4,170)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,146 miles
    Test number
    675043044355
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass151,976 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    151,976 miles
    Test number
    275256933372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBattery loose but not insecure.

  22. Fail151,976 miles (+5,428)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,976 miles
    Test number
    905396233396
    • Repaired at testAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBattery loose but not insecure.

  23. Pass146,548 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    146,548 miles
    Test number
    647512742392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on but pads ok.

  24. Fail146,548 miles (+5,282)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,548 miles
    Test number
    789530542306
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on but pads ok.

  25. Pass141,266 miles6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    141,266 miles
    Test number
    997532441334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning flicker on but pads ok
    • NoteO/s and n/s outer sills have surface rust
    • NoteO/s and n/s wishbone rear bushes slightly soft
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear belts not checked car loaded

  26. Fail141,266 miles (+5,850)1 failure6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,266 miles
    Test number
    399992141397
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning flicker on but pads ok
    • NoteO/s and n/s outer sills have surface rust
    • NoteO/s and n/s wishbone rear bushes slightly soft
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear belts not checked car loaded

  27. Pass135,416 miles (+4,451)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    135,416 miles
    Test number
    564007330389
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVery slight play in steeringrack
    • NoteWashers frozen

  28. Pass130,965 miles (+4,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    130,965 miles
    Test number
    912173549351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass126,558 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    126,558 miles
    Test number
    121787948308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail126,536 miles (+6,393)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,536 miles
    Test number
    594354448334
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass120,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    120,143 miles
    Test number
    913546427359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail120,143 miles (+6,015)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,143 miles
    Test number
    611423927371
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  33. Pass114,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    114,128 miles
    Test number
    303095936389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 40 LUV

What vehicle is registration 40 LUV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 40 LUV on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jan 1992. 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 LUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 40 LUV is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 40 LUV?
The MOT on 40 LUV is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 40 LUV done?
40 LUV was recorded at 166,163 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 2,665 miles a year.
Has 40 LUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 40 LUV has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on 40 LUV 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 LUV find?
40 LUV passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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