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BMW K Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,157 cc

K40 BWMMOT history

K40 BWM is a grey petrol BMW K Series first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 39,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
39,978 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 BWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
K Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,157 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 BWM was last recorded at 39,978 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,805 miles · 7 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
173 miles
Average per year
1,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,978 miles
  • 2023 – 39,805 miles
  • 2022 – 39,200 miles
  • 2021 – 38,047 miles
  • 2020 – 37,147 miles
  • 2019 – 36,707 miles
  • 2018 – 35,862 miles
  • 2017 – 34,917 miles
  • 2016 – 25,118 miles
  • 2015 – 24,004 miles
  • 2014 – 21,233 miles
  • 2013 – 19,173 miles
  • 2012 – 18,532 miles
  • 2011 – 18,301 miles
  • 2010 – 18,087 miles
  • 2009 – 16,475 miles
  • 2008 – 13,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,978 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,978 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    39,978 miles
    Test number
    406457813628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,805 miles (+605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    39,805 miles
    Test number
    884766178845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass39,200 miles (+1,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,200 miles
    Test number
    253264246936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass38,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,047 miles
    Test number
    604036510841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail38,047 miles (+900)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,047 miles
    Test number
    917770927773
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass37,147 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,147 miles
    Test number
    823638329156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,707 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,707 miles
    Test number
    514685177840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,862 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,862 miles
    Test number
    124835309807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,917 miles (+9,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,917 miles
    Test number
    835075183091
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  10. Pass25,118 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    25,118 miles
    Test number
    891924842467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,004 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,004 miles
    Test number
    707081785193
    • Repaired at testFront wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
  12. Pass24,004 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,004 miles
    Test number
    836921585173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,233 miles (+2,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,233 miles
    Test number
    699310054137
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  14. Pass19,173 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,173 miles
    Test number
    285541973477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,532 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,532 miles
    Test number
    675156742106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,301 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,301 miles
    Test number
    115996621136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,087 miles (+1,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,087 miles
    Test number
    204025240199
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  18. Pass16,475 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,475 miles
    Test number
    290805439493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,796 miles
    Test number
    911158228115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 BWM

Does K40 BWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 BWM is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 BWM?
The MOT on K40 BWM is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 BWM done?
K40 BWM was recorded at 39,978 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 1,497 miles a year.
Has K40 BWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 BWM has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on K40 BWM 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 K40 BWM find?
K40 BWM passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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