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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

K40 DNBMOT history

K40 DNB is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 246,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2024.

K40 DNB red 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 4 May 2025
Mileage
246,856 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 DNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 DNB was last recorded at 246,856 miles on 20 Apr 2024, 7,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2015: 149,665 miles, lower than 149,961 miles on 15 Dec 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
239,808 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
7,048 miles
Average per year
12,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 246,856 miles
  • 2023 – 239,808 miles
  • 2022 – 232,037 miles
  • 2021 – 215,455 miles
  • 2020 – 199,929 miles
  • 2019 – 185,073 miles
  • 2018 – 170,689 miles
  • 2016 – 160,709 miles
  • 2015 – 149,665 miles
  • 2014 – 140,637 miles
  • 2013 – 130,171 miles
  • 2012 – 120,837 miles
  • 2011 – 111,881 miles
  • 2010 – 82,182 miles
  • 2009 – 65,030 miles
  • 2008 – 53,146 miles
  • 2006 – 35,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,856 miles
  • MinorFuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front wiper blades worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,856 miles (+7,048)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    246,856 miles
    Test number
    338081499962
    • MinorFuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass239,808 miles (+7,771)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    239,808 miles
    Test number
    881818404606
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass232,037 miles (+16,582)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    232,037 miles
    Test number
    345469522932
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass215,455 miles (+15,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    215,455 miles
    Test number
    937265438173
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front antiroll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass199,929 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    199,929 miles
    Test number
    667763877982
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail199,929 miles (+14,856)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,929 miles
    Test number
    936776186584
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass185,073 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    185,073 miles
    Test number
    584112148323
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail185,073 miles (+14,384)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,073 miles
    Test number
    368961710610
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass170,689 miles (+40)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    170,689 miles
    Test number
    892649417851
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front outer (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (tyre worn 1mm on inner and outer edges) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  10. Fail170,649 miles (+9,940)1 dangerous4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,649 miles
    Test number
    362973402510
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hose retaining bracket insecure, brake hose fouling on anti-roll bar (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear sensor and abs sensor wiring insecure, fouling on suspension components (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective strut pinch bolt head missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front outer (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm. Tyre worn 0mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (tyre worn 1mm on inner and outer edges) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass160,709 miles (+11,044)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    160,709 miles
    Test number
    621229630171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,665 miles (-296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    149,665 miles
    Test number
    889101808416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift .

  13. Fail149,961 miles (+9,324)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,961 miles
    Test number
    950819655387
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded upper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift .

  14. Pass140,637 miles (+35)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    140,637 miles
    Test number
    379112154326
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNear side rear and offside rear shockabsorber dust tubes adrift

  15. Fail140,602 miles (+10,431)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,602 miles
    Test number
    778391654354
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNear side rear and offside rear shockabsorber dust tubes adrift

  16. Pass130,171 miles (+9,334)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    130,171 miles
    Test number
    348501053351
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteToo much oil in engine,near side rear shockabsorber dust cover adrift.

  17. Fail120,837 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,837 miles
    Test number
    187899042392
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front back plate deteriorating.

  18. Pass120,837 miles (+8,956)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    120,837 miles
    Test number
    758919442368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front back plate deteriorating.

  19. Pass111,881 miles (+14,500)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    111,881 miles
    Test number
    478595451477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    97,381 miles
    Test number
    286771011012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,381 miles (+15,199)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,381 miles
    Test number
    448521311092
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass82,182 miles (+17,152)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    82,182 miles
    Test number
    512148200069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,030 miles (+11,884)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    172172819053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,146 miles
    Test number
    141394718471
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail53,146 miles (+18,034)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,146 miles
    Test number
    184804918478
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass35,112 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,112 miles
    Test number
    864709076252
    • NoteHandbrake travel slightly high

Questions about K40 DNB

Does K40 DNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 DNB expired on 4 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 DNB?
The MOT on K40 DNB expired on 4 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 DNB done?
K40 DNB was recorded at 246,856 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2024, an average of 12,073 miles a year.
Has K40 DNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 DNB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on K40 DNB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 DNB find?
K40 DNB passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: fuel pipe chafing; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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