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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

K40 RBEMOT history

K40 RBE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

K40 RBE black 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 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
145,839 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 RBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 RBE was last recorded at 145,839 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 5,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,655 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,184 miles
Average per year
5,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,839 miles
  • 2025 – 140,655 miles
  • 2024 – 135,298 miles
  • 2023 – 131,841 miles
  • 2022 – 128,058 miles
  • 2021 – 125,690 miles
  • 2019 – 121,798 miles
  • 2018 – 118,089 miles
  • 2017 – 109,049 miles
  • 2016 – 97,351 miles
  • 2015 – 90,254 miles
  • 2014 – 84,417 miles
  • 2013 – 79,288 miles
  • 2012 – 76,371 miles
  • 2011 – 73,281 miles
  • 2010 – 70,264 miles
  • 2009 – 65,015 miles
  • 2008 – 56,525 miles
  • 2007 – 45,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,839 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOSR battery mounting corroded but not excessive
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Inner sills rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose furrules showing age related corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear coil springs corroded beneath worn protective coatings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,839 miles (+5,184)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    145,839 miles
    Test number
    597886392177
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSR battery mounting corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass140,655 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,655 miles
    Test number
    628126090145
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail140,655 miles (+5,357)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,655 miles
    Test number
    254588759230
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass135,298 miles (+3,457)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,298 miles
    Test number
    418870677822
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass131,841 miles (+3,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,841 miles
    Test number
    677709613181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass128,058 miles (+2,368)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,058 miles
    Test number
    362562623250
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass125,690 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,690 miles
    Test number
    820784692004
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose furrules showing age related corrosion.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded beneath worn protective coatings
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake performances JUST meeting requirements for efficiency & imbalance at upper end of handbrake lever travel in car.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at entry point into rear nearside flexible brake hose
    • AdvisoryNearside registration plate light "pulsing" when in operation
    • AdvisoryNotable clutch hydraulic system issue/concern during inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play/movement in anti roll bar "D" bush-not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front to rear metal brake pipe badly corroded at entry point into rear offside flexible brake hose-JUST deemed passable at time of test.
  8. Fail125,688 miles (+3,890)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,688 miles
    Test number
    786622234958
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose furrules showing age related corrosion.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded beneath worn protective coatings
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake performances JUST meeting requirements for efficiency & imbalance at upper end of handbrake lever travel in car.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at entry point into rear nearside flexible brake hose
    • AdvisoryNearside registration plate light "pulsing" when in operation
    • AdvisoryNotable clutch hydraulic system issue/concern during inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play/movement in anti roll bar "D" bush-not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front to rear metal brake pipe badly corroded at entry point into rear offside flexible brake hose-JUST deemed passable at time of test.
  9. Pass121,798 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,798 miles
    Test number
    946533041911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,089 miles
    Test number
    389040385453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail118,089 miles (+9,040)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,089 miles
    Test number
    294172840146
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass109,049 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,049 miles
    Test number
    709083655690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Fail108,942 miles (+11,591)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,942 miles
    Test number
    519957937539
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Pass97,351 miles (+7,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,351 miles
    Test number
    644483152069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass90,254 miles (+5,837)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,254 miles
    Test number
    319015395130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,417 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,417 miles
    Test number
    267801674443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,288 miles
    Test number
    897587703121
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Fail79,288 miles (+2,917)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,288 miles
    Test number
    426487503191
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass76,371 miles (+3,090)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,371 miles
    Test number
    298728092014
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre (inner edge) has sidewall damage
  20. Pass73,281 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,281 miles
    Test number
    968273071067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    502934870071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
  22. Fail70,264 miles (+5,249)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    740184170062
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
  23. Pass65,015 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,015 miles
    Test number
    694855479007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,850 miles (+8,325)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,850 miles
    Test number
    460529869038
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  25. Pass56,525 miles (+11,206)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,525 miles
    Test number
    360107168006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,319 miles
    Test number
    294638757047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 RBE

Does K40 RBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 RBE is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 RBE?
The MOT on K40 RBE is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 RBE done?
K40 RBE was recorded at 145,839 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,301 miles a year.
Has K40 RBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 RBE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 RBE 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 RBE find?
K40 RBE passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush, and 10 more.

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