BMW logo

BMW 316

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K40 PRFMOT history

K40 PRF is a red diesel BMW 316 first used on 3 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 199,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

K40 PRF red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
199,282 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,676 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for K40 PRF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
K40 PRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 PRF was last recorded at 199,282 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 10,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
188,587 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,695 miles
Average per year
9,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,282 miles
  • 2025 – 188,587 miles
  • 2024 – 180,043 miles
  • 2023 – 170,090 miles
  • 2022 – 162,732 miles
  • 2021 – 158,194 miles
  • 2020 – 155,333 miles
  • 2019 – 145,085 miles
  • 2018 – 137,737 miles
  • 2017 – 126,884 miles
  • 2016 – 117,758 miles
  • 2015 – 94,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,282 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,282 miles (+10,695)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    199,282 miles
    Test number
    419027274323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass188,587 miles (+8,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    188,587 miles
    Test number
    449816315285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass180,043 miles (+9,953)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    180,043 miles
    Test number
    318041131886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray

  4. Pass170,090 miles (+7,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    170,090 miles
    Test number
    592147394747
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  5. Pass162,732 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,732 miles
    Test number
    130506064485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,194 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    158,194 miles
    Test number
    340296972068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,333 miles (+10,248)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,333 miles
    Test number
    700759160289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    145,085 miles
    Test number
    577974493236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail145,084 miles (+7,347)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,084 miles
    Test number
    669488514173
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass137,737 miles (+10,853)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,737 miles
    Test number
    305495889601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,884 miles (+9,126)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    126,884 miles
    Test number
    936246438423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges (boaderline pass)
    • AdvisoryRear child seats fitted preventing the inspection of both nearside rear and offside rear seat belts and fixings
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  12. Pass117,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,758 miles
    Test number
    350121487087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail117,758 miles (+23,252)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,758 miles
    Test number
    393050974448
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass94,506 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,506 miles
    Test number
    776628575045
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail94,506 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,506 miles
    Test number
    887778675074
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about K40 PRF

Does K40 PRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 PRF is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 PRF?
The MOT on K40 PRF is valid until 24 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 PRF done?
K40 PRF was recorded at 199,282 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 9,676 miles a year.
Has K40 PRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 PRF has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on K40 PRF 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 PRF find?
K40 PRF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all K40P registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.