BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
DS 4840MOT history
DS 4840 is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,309 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 101,309 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,829 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- DS 4840
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 17 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
DS 4840 was last recorded at 101,309 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 101,306 miles · 1 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,829 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,309 miles
- 2025 – 98,380 miles
- 2024 – 95,258 miles
- 2023 – 88,150 miles
- 2022 – 80,869 miles
- 2021 – 76,295 miles
- 2020 – 73,252 miles
- 2019 – 68,520 miles
- 2018 – 61,026 miles
- 2017 – 54,299 miles
- 2016 – 48,091 miles
- 2015 – 41,102 miles
- 2014 – 32,346 miles
- 2013 – 26,162 miles
- 2012 – 16,312 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,309 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Pad warning wire brokeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear subframe rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,309 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 101,309 miles
- Test number
- 296248256123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Pad warning wire broke
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear subframe rusty
Fail101,306 miles (+2,926)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,306 miles
- Test number
- 739510088933
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Pad warning wire broke
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear subframe rusty
Pass98,380 miles (+3,122)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 98,380 miles
- Test number
- 295311018705
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass95,258 miles (+50)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 95,258 miles
- Test number
- 366498732578
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail95,208 miles (+7,058)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,208 miles
- Test number
- 145810516742
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass88,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 88,150 miles
- Test number
- 579916174401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,148 miles (+7,279)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,148 miles
- Test number
- 188959360533
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cord exposed (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,869 miles (+73)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 80,869 miles
- Test number
- 207464439140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail80,796 miles (+4,501)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,796 miles
- Test number
- 760916675315
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,295 miles (+3,043)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 76,295 miles
- Test number
- 784605192910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,252 miles (+4,732)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 73,252 miles
- Test number
- 496826361090
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,520 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 68,520 miles
- Test number
- 632510044153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,456 miles (+7,430)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,456 miles
- Test number
- 921709690072
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass61,026 miles (+6,727)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 61,026 miles
- Test number
- 219087397718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,299 miles (+6,208)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 54,299 miles
- Test number
- 365154278434
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass48,091 miles (+6,989)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 48,091 miles
- Test number
- 199190456097
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass41,102 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 41,102 miles
- Test number
- 365003409684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,070 miles (+8,724)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,070 miles
- Test number
- 823271738661
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass32,346 miles (+6,184)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 32,346 miles
- Test number
- 179448854408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,162 miles (+9,850)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 26,162 miles
- Test number
- 147026553425
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 16,312 miles
- Test number
- 367716962036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about DS 4840
- What vehicle is registration DS 4840 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show DS 4840 on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Sept 2009. 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 DS 4840 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 4840 is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on DS 4840?
- The MOT on DS 4840 is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has DS 4840 done?
- DS 4840 was recorded at 101,309 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,829 miles a year.
- Has DS 4840 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. DS 4840 has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on DS 4840 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 DS 4840 find?
- DS 4840 passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front pad warning wire broke; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 1 more.
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