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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.

K40 SAE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass140,862 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass138,020 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,020 miles
    Test number
    873816139101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. Pass128,364 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    128,364 miles
    Test number
    548068149854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. Pass99,743 miles (+17,211)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    99,743 miles
    Test number
    786070234382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. Pass63,788 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,788 miles
    Test number
    489444951431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. 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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