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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K40 NDGMOT history

K40 NDG is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 150,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

K40 NDG blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,512 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 NDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 NDG was last recorded at 150,512 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 4,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,080 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,432 miles
Average per year
9,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,512 miles
  • 2022 – 146,080 miles
  • 2019 – 144,661 miles
  • 2018 – 118,958 miles
  • 2017 – 96,950 miles
  • 2016 – 79,608 miles
  • 2015 – 59,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,512 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake pad warning wire damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,512 miles (+4,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,512 miles
    Test number
    362339899129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass146,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,080 miles
    Test number
    422524575572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail146,080 miles (+1,419)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,080 miles
    Test number
    208142677133
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass144,661 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,661 miles
    Test number
    553805078078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail144,657 miles (+25,699)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,657 miles
    Test number
    136386648164
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides. (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass118,958 miles (+22,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,958 miles
    Test number
    436378716380
    • 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))

  7. Pass96,950 miles (+39)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,950 miles
    Test number
    767429073306
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad warning wire damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on?
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  8. Fail96,911 miles (+17,303)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,911 miles
    Test number
    846067676125
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad warning wire damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on?
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  9. Pass79,608 miles (+20,539)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,608 miles
    Test number
    440246775519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,069 miles
    Test number
    529381587734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K40 NDG

Does K40 NDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 NDG is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 NDG?
The MOT on K40 NDG is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 NDG done?
K40 NDG was recorded at 150,512 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 9,003 miles a year.
Has K40 NDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 NDG has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on K40 NDG 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 NDG find?
K40 NDG passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front.

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