BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,494 cc
K40 CTJMOT history
K40 CTJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,025 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 89,025 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,882 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 CTJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 21 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 CTJ was last recorded at 89,025 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 3,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,898 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,127 miles
- Average per year
- 3,882 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,025 miles
- 2025 – 85,898 miles
- 2023 – 84,428 miles
- 2022 – 83,281 miles
- 2021 – 80,049 miles
- 2020 – 76,358 miles
- 2019 – 64,746 miles
- 2018 – 62,584 miles
- 2017 – 59,698 miles
- 2016 – 56,651 miles
- 2015 – 51,773 miles
- 2014 – 46,382 miles
- 2013 – 41,250 miles
- 2011 – 35,898 miles
- 2010 – 31,562 miles
- 2009 – 26,238 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,025 miles
- 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))
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 (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,025 miles (+3,127)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 89,025 miles
- Test number
- 274263316846
- 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))
Pass85,898 miles (+1,470)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 85,898 miles
- Test number
- 594215015165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,428 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 84,428 miles
- Test number
- 941401448450
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail84,428 miles (+1,147)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,428 miles
- Test number
- 996501616418
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass83,281 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 83,281 miles
- Test number
- 662190363507
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail83,281 miles (+3,232)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,281 miles
- Test number
- 280142951879
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,049 miles (+3,691)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 80,049 miles
- Test number
- 488057256577
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,358 miles (+11,612)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2021
- Odometer
- 76,358 miles
- Test number
- 795121338191
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension components
Pass64,746 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 64,746 miles
- Test number
- 510468619262
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of hub both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fail64,746 miles (+2,162)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,746 miles
- Test number
- 739735609571
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of hub both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,584 miles (+2,886)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 62,584 miles
- Test number
- 697107569022
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,698 miles (+3,047)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 59,698 miles
- Test number
- 536612125533
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,651 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 56,651 miles
- Test number
- 278539620985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,651 miles (+4,878)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,651 miles
- Test number
- 670114403206
- FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass51,773 miles (+5,391)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 51,773 miles
- Test number
- 289166405409
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside rear caliper, retaining spring missing.
Pass46,382 miles (+5,132)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 46,382 miles
- Test number
- 136075344490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,250 miles (+5,352)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 41,250 miles
- Test number
- 627752843015
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass35,898 miles (+4,336)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 35,898 miles
- Test number
- 386446921395
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass31,562 miles (+5,324)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 31,562 miles
- Test number
- 662622920344
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Note"clunking" noise from underside when selecting gears...advise further investigation.
Pass26,238 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 26,238 miles
- Test number
- 900642929366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K40 CTJ
- Does K40 CTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 CTJ is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K40 CTJ?
- The MOT on K40 CTJ is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K40 CTJ done?
- K40 CTJ was recorded at 89,025 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,882 miles a year.
- Has K40 CTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 CTJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on K40 CTJ 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 CTJ find?
- K40 CTJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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