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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

K40 SMXMOT history

K40 SMX is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 92,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

K40 SMX white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,590 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 SMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 SMX was last recorded at 92,590 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,564 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
5,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,590 miles
  • 2024 – 90,636 miles
  • 2023 – 88,277 miles
  • 2022 – 86,357 miles
  • 2021 – 84,326 miles
  • 2020 – 82,613 miles
  • 2019 – 79,448 miles
  • 2018 – 72,734 miles
  • 2017 – 64,841 miles
  • 2016 – 51,214 miles
  • 2015 – 45,324 miles
  • 2014 – 33,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,590 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,590 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,590 miles
    Test number
    131112942631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slow
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail92,564 miles (+1,928)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,564 miles
    Test number
    657947721488
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slow
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass90,636 miles (+2,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,636 miles
    Test number
    386210935520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,277 miles (+1,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,277 miles
    Test number
    689124774974
    • AdvisoryTpm light on.

  5. Pass86,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,357 miles
    Test number
    903920247455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,357 miles (+2,031)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,357 miles
    Test number
    650969885983
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass84,326 miles (+1,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,326 miles
    Test number
    766803262929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,613 miles (+3,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,613 miles
    Test number
    654455685787
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on dash

  9. Pass79,448 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,448 miles
    Test number
    302861611707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,734 miles (+7,893)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,734 miles
    Test number
    685505041053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,841 miles (+13,627)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    355422800191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,214 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,214 miles
    Test number
    375262266508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,324 miles (+11,380)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,324 miles
    Test number
    922380385974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,944 miles
    Test number
    927925494203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,944 miles2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,944 miles
    Test number
    195275694248
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K40 SMX

Does K40 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 SMX is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 SMX?
The MOT on K40 SMX is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 SMX done?
K40 SMX was recorded at 92,590 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 5,305 miles a year.
Has K40 SMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 SMX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 SMX 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 SMX find?
K40 SMX passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity; offside front seat belt retracting mechanism slow, and 2 more.

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