
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
Pass121,798 miles (+3,709)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 121,798 miles
- Test number
- 946533041911
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass90,254 miles (+5,837)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 90,254 miles
- Test number
- 319015395130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,417 miles (+5,129)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 84,417 miles
- Test number
- 267801674443
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
Pass73,281 miles (+3,017)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 73,281 miles
- Test number
- 968273071067
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass65,015 miles (+165)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 65,015 miles
- Test number
- 694855479007
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass56,525 miles (+11,206)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 56,525 miles
- Test number
- 360107168006
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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