BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc
K40 BBYMOT history
K40 BBY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,547 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 145,547 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,164 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 BBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 15 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 BBY was last recorded at 145,547 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 12,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Feb 2017: 53,641 miles, lower than 54,284 miles on 5 Feb 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 133,496 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,051 miles
- Average per year
- 9,164 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,547 miles
- 2025 – 133,496 miles
- 2024 – 121,805 miles
- 2023 – 113,672 miles
- 2022 – 105,126 miles
- 2021 – 95,665 miles
- 2020 – 90,083 miles
- 2019 – 80,772 miles
- 2018 – 71,302 miles
- 2017 – 53,641 miles
- 2016 – 54,284 miles
- 2015 – 44,786 miles
- 2014 – 36,230 miles
- 2013 – 24,725 miles
- 2012 – 24,643 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,547 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 11 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,547 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 145,547 miles
- Test number
- 585034636011
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail145,547 miles (+12,051)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,547 miles
- Test number
- 624698822256
- Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing all wheels 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,496 miles (+11,691)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 133,496 miles
- Test number
- 402820542720
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,805 miles (+6)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 121,805 miles
- Test number
- 924068478835
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Fail121,799 miles (+8,127)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,799 miles
- Test number
- 767456291685
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Pass113,672 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 113,672 miles
- Test number
- 760408032587
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail113,671 miles (+8,545)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,671 miles
- Test number
- 343976908195
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge has cord showing (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,126 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 105,126 miles
- Test number
- 897323752055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,125 miles (+9,460)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,125 miles
- Test number
- 652051976614
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass95,665 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 95,665 miles
- Test number
- 723075094407
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail95,665 miles (+5,582)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,665 miles
- Test number
- 232374429613
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area from the undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,083 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 90,083 miles
- Test number
- 497016894358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail90,082 miles (+9,310)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,082 miles
- Test number
- 923543687685
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass80,772 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 80,772 miles
- Test number
- 844830021299
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,772 miles (+9,470)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,772 miles
- Test number
- 968974986554
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,302 miles (+17,661)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 71,302 miles
- Test number
- 517644302110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop perished away
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop perished away
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge
Pass53,641 miles (-643)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 53,641 miles
- Test number
- 765460530705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,284 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 54,284 miles
- Test number
- 980471392810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,284 miles (+9,498)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,284 miles
- Test number
- 325830819643
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald on inner edge
Fail44,786 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,786 miles
- Test number
- 116785635071
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass44,786 miles (+8,556)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 44,786 miles
- Test number
- 516735135024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,230 miles (+11,505)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 36,230 miles
- Test number
- 407132544004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,725 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 24,725 miles
- Test number
- 687032353058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 24,643 miles
- Test number
- 739436942311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K40 BBY
- Does K40 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 BBY is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K40 BBY?
- The MOT on K40 BBY is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K40 BBY done?
- K40 BBY was recorded at 145,547 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 9,164 miles a year.
- Has K40 BBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 BBY has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on K40 BBY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K40 BBY find?
- K40 BBY passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded.
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