
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
K40 SAEMOT history
K40 SAE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 140,862 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 May 2026
- Mileage
- 140,862 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 16 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 5,607 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 SAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 20 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 SAE was last recorded at 140,862 miles on 27 May 2025, 293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 140,569 miles · 14 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 293 miles
- Average per year
- 5,607 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 140,862 miles
- 2024 – 140,569 miles
- 2023 – 139,842 miles
- 2022 – 139,384 miles
- 2021 – 138,020 miles
- 2020 – 134,833 miles
- 2019 – 132,243 miles
- 2018 – 130,070 miles
- 2016 – 128,364 miles
- 2015 – 124,104 miles
- 2014 – 99,743 miles
- 2013 – 82,532 miles
- 2012 – 67,927 miles
- 2011 – 63,788 miles
- 2010 – 58,825 miles
- 2009 – 54,339 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub assembly to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub assembly to top suspension arm (5.3.4 (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 21 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,862 miles (+293)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 140,862 miles
- Test number
- 330305476445
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub assembly to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub assembly to top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,569 miles (+727)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 140,569 miles
- Test number
- 996308769238
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,842 miles (+458)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2024
- Odometer
- 139,842 miles
- Test number
- 386102979188
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,384 miles (+1,364)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 139,384 miles
- Test number
- 282584480711
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass138,020 miles (+3,187)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 138,020 miles
- Test number
- 873816139101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,833 miles (+2,590)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 134,833 miles
- Test number
- 573723911998
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm from hub to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass132,243 miles (+2,173)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 132,243 miles
- Test number
- 564762149299
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush to lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,070 miles (+1,706)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 130,070 miles
- Test number
- 847956434088
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush in hub that suspension arm bolts too (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTPM system lamp illuminated vehicle pre 2012
Pass128,364 miles (+4,260)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 128,364 miles
- Test number
- 548068149854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,104 miles (+24,361)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 124,104 miles
- Test number
- 182094104591
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,743 miles (+17,211)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 99,743 miles
- Test number
- 786070234382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,532 miles (+14,605)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 82,532 miles
- Test number
- 108313933337
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass67,927 miles (+4,139)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 67,927 miles
- Test number
- 887195742342
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass63,788 miles (+4,963)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 63,788 miles
- Test number
- 489444951431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,825 miles (+4,486)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 58,825 miles
- Test number
- 381155540330
- NoteBoth n/s/f and o/s/f side windows have tinting film applied
- NoteN/s/r tyre outer rim protector has a small cut
Pass54,339 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 54,339 miles
- Test number
- 204295459378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K40 SAE
- Does K40 SAE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K40 SAE expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K40 SAE?
- The MOT on K40 SAE expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K40 SAE done?
- K40 SAE was recorded at 140,862 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025, an average of 5,607 miles a year.
- Has K40 SAE ever failed its MOT?
- No. K40 SAE has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on K40 SAE 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 SAE find?
- K40 SAE passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub assembly to suspension arm; offside rear upper suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub assembly to top suspension arm.
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