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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

DS 4940MOT history

DS 4940 is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2024.

DS 4940 black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2025
Mileage
116,249 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 4940
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 4940 was last recorded at 116,249 miles on 20 Apr 2024, 759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,490 miles · 21 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
759 miles
Average per year
6,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,249 miles
  • 2023 – 115,490 miles
  • 2021 – 110,619 miles
  • 2020 – 109,526 miles
  • 2019 – 107,848 miles
  • 2018 – 98,572 miles
  • 2017 – 87,478 miles
  • 2016 – 78,417 miles
  • 2015 – 72,192 miles
  • 2014 – 68,423 miles
  • 2013 – 61,303 miles
  • 2012 – 53,294 miles
  • 2011 – 43,417 miles
  • 2010 – 34,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,249 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 nsf osf nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 nsf osf (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Smoke test undetectable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,249 miles (+759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,249 miles
    Test number
    729503269780
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 nsf osf nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 nsf osf (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass115,490 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,490 miles
    Test number
    401054417026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,619 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,619 miles
    Test number
    123988885806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,526 miles (+1,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,526 miles
    Test number
    444901698973
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass107,848 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,848 miles
    Test number
    928291671298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,832 miles (+9,260)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,832 miles
    Test number
    195196961649
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass98,572 miles (+11,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,572 miles
    Test number
    581189850050
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass87,478 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    117901992049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySmoke test undetectable

  9. Fail87,466 miles (+9,049)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,466 miles
    Test number
    722063163699
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear sensor (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySmoke test undetectable

  10. Pass78,417 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,417 miles
    Test number
    872668235012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,192 miles (+3,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,192 miles
    Test number
    756089896404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass68,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,423 miles
    Test number
    756765494205
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail68,423 miles (+7,120)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,423 miles
    Test number
    889244194269
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass61,303 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,303 miles
    Test number
    785355693250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,294 miles (+9,877)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,294 miles
    Test number
    476078592257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,417 miles (+8,645)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,417 miles
    Test number
    885561091272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,772 miles
    Test number
    981995700329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DS 4940

What vehicle is registration DS 4940 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 4940 on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2007. 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 4940 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DS 4940 expired on 19 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DS 4940?
The MOT on DS 4940 expired on 19 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DS 4940 done?
DS 4940 was recorded at 116,249 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2024, an average of 6,050 miles a year.
Has DS 4940 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 4940 has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on DS 4940 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 4940 find?
DS 4940 passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 nsf osf nsr osr; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsf osf; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 nsf osf.

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