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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

440 FBFMOT history

440 FBF is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2026.

440 FBF grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,059 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
440 FBF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

440 FBF was last recorded at 72,059 miles on 2 Aug 2026, 190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,869 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
190 miles
Average per year
2,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,059 miles
  • 2025 – 71,869 miles
  • 2024 – 71,769 miles
  • 2023 – 70,729 miles
  • 2021 – 70,459 miles
  • 2020 – 70,240 miles
  • 2019 – 66,083 miles
  • 2018 – 60,897 miles
  • 2017 – 58,771 miles
  • 2016 – 52,558 miles
  • 2015 – 48,014 miles
  • 2014 – 40,189 miles
  • 2013 – 38,007 miles
  • 2012 – 36,282 miles
  • 2011 – 34,293 miles
  • 2010 – 31,077 miles
  • 2009 – 27,212 miles
  • 2008 – 23,143 miles
  • 2007 – 21,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,059 miles
  • AdvisoryChip on windscreen

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts wearing low inner edges, and cracking with age (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,059 miles (+190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,059 miles
    Test number
    146276067487
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen
  2. Pass71,869 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,869 miles
    Test number
    221496089627
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass71,769 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    162891821817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,729 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,729 miles
    Test number
    750594749745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,459 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,459 miles
    Test number
    164424743021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,458 miles (+218)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,458 miles
    Test number
    963761219659
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass70,240 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,240 miles
    Test number
    512972614779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,237 miles (+4,154)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,237 miles
    Test number
    617461956476
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative coil spring coils against each other, possibly broken lower coils or spring gone soft (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush worn, arm fouling bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass66,083 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    66,083 miles
    Test number
    145190640226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,897 miles (+2,126)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,897 miles
    Test number
    587760637665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,771 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,771 miles
    Test number
    614715072689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts wearing low inner edges, and cracking with age (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail58,766 miles (+6,208)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,766 miles
    Test number
    628760252888
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts wearing low inner edges, and cracking with age (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass52,558 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,558 miles
    Test number
    428634352960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,553 miles (+4,539)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,553 miles
    Test number
    843931294786
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass48,014 miles (+7,825)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,014 miles
    Test number
    549700195062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,189 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,189 miles
    Test number
    909442474065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,007 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,007 miles
    Test number
    977830883025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,282 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,282 miles
    Test number
    598029672068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,293 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,293 miles
    Test number
    929945871022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,077 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,077 miles
    Test number
    234571690058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,212 miles (+4,069)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,212 miles
    Test number
    643570719091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,143 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,143 miles
    Test number
    130462338400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,717 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,717 miles
    Test number
    184371007270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,711 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,711 miles
    Test number
    341608897156
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about 440 FBF

What vehicle is registration 440 FBF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 440 FBF on a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Apr 2004. 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 440 FBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 440 FBF is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 440 FBF?
The MOT on 440 FBF is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 440 FBF done?
440 FBF was recorded at 72,059 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2026, an average of 2,644 miles a year.
Has 440 FBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 440 FBF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on 440 FBF 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 440 FBF find?
440 FBF passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: chip on windscreen.

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