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Brown · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

K40 GMSMOT history

K40 GMS is a brown diesel MINI first used on 15 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

K40 GMS brown MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,748 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 GMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 GMS was last recorded at 96,748 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,542 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
4,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,748 miles
  • 2025 – 96,542 miles
  • 2024 – 96,100 miles
  • 2023 – 94,758 miles
  • 2022 – 93,353 miles
  • 2021 – 90,877 miles
  • 2020 – 89,084 miles
  • 2019 – 86,812 miles
  • 2018 – 83,198 miles
  • 2017 – 78,812 miles
  • 2016 – 72,405 miles
  • 2015 – 67,574 miles
  • 2014 – 61,445 miles
  • 2013 – 53,724 miles
  • 2012 – 43,436 miles
  • 2011 – 34,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,748 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Sub frame corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake wear sensor damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger door difficult to open
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub frame heavily corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,748 miles (+206)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,748 miles
    Test number
    745605036853
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake wear sensor damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger door difficult to open
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub frame heavily corroded

  2. Pass96,542 miles (+442)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,542 miles
    Test number
    311569854954
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components

  3. Pass96,100 miles (+1,342)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,100 miles
    Test number
    683196918405
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  4. Pass94,758 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,758 miles
    Test number
    578082527293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,353 miles (+2,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,353 miles
    Test number
    948384002778
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass90,877 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,877 miles
    Test number
    924802603848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,084 miles (+2,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,084 miles
    Test number
    497721290168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass86,812 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,812 miles
    Test number
    903513250288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,198 miles
    Test number
    481980244402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail83,198 miles (+4,386)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,198 miles
    Test number
    141163600538
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass78,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,812 miles
    Test number
    473986229150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,812 miles (+2,001)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,812 miles
    Test number
    392084932640
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  13. Pass76,811 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,811 miles
    Test number
    204613362959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,405 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,405 miles
    Test number
    801412130864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail72,405 miles (+4,831)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,405 miles
    Test number
    274307649635
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass67,574 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,574 miles
    Test number
    257701575010
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre worn on indside edge

  17. Fail67,558 miles (+6,113)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,558 miles
    Test number
    337461075097
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre worn on indside edge

  18. Pass61,445 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    146639144011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail61,445 miles (+7,721)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    646779544042
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass53,724 miles (+10,288)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,724 miles
    Test number
    125757063068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,436 miles (+9,015)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,436 miles
    Test number
    168755452421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,421 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,421 miles
    Test number
    169335151426
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about K40 GMS

Does K40 GMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 GMS is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 GMS?
The MOT on K40 GMS is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 GMS done?
K40 GMS was recorded at 96,748 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 4,009 miles a year.
Has K40 GMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 GMS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on K40 GMS 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 GMS find?
K40 GMS passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: both rear coil springs corroded; both rear shock absorbers corroded; front sub frame corroded, and 7 more.

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