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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

K40 LOHMOT history

K40 LOH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 172,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

K40 LOH silver 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 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
172,830 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 LOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 LOH was last recorded at 172,830 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 12,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,160 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,670 miles
Average per year
9,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,830 miles
  • 2024 – 160,160 miles
  • 2023 – 154,378 miles
  • 2022 – 144,619 miles
  • 2021 – 135,467 miles
  • 2020 – 119,680 miles
  • 2019 – 110,124 miles
  • 2018 – 102,292 miles
  • 2017 – 95,062 miles
  • 2016 – 84,500 miles
  • 2015 – 75,938 miles
  • 2014 – 66,032 miles
  • 2013 – 57,051 miles
  • 2012 – 49,104 miles
  • 2011 – 43,491 miles
  • 2010 – 37,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,830 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,830 miles (+12,670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    172,830 miles
    Test number
    193553009867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass160,160 miles (+5,782)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,160 miles
    Test number
    158704533813
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass154,378 miles (+9,759)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,378 miles
    Test number
    866749609542
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass144,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,619 miles
    Test number
    780965981386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail144,619 miles (+9,152)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,619 miles
    Test number
    287794770753
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass135,467 miles (+15,787)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,467 miles
    Test number
    947892183490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,680 miles (+9,556)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,680 miles
    Test number
    810168214874
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass110,124 miles (+7,832)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,124 miles
    Test number
    387246818199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,292 miles (+7,230)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,292 miles
    Test number
    407902097134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,062 miles (+10,562)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,062 miles
    Test number
    944343931934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,500 miles (+8,562)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,500 miles
    Test number
    379505324721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,938 miles (+9,906)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,938 miles
    Test number
    655802771908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,032 miles (+8,981)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,032 miles
    Test number
    147518654207
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass57,051 miles (+7,947)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,051 miles
    Test number
    577904873220
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass49,104 miles (+5,613)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,104 miles
    Test number
    485752572205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,491 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,491 miles
    Test number
    339738571219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,910 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,910 miles
    Test number
    772913130366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,886 miles
    Test number
    404363210470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 LOH

Does K40 LOH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 LOH expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 LOH?
The MOT on K40 LOH expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 LOH done?
K40 LOH was recorded at 172,830 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 9,080 miles a year.
Has K40 LOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 LOH has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on K40 LOH 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 LOH find?
K40 LOH passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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