
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,171 cc
K40 SPKMOT history
K40 SPK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,817 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 158,817 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,827 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 SPK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 SPK was last recorded at 158,817 miles on 14 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 158,817 miles · 13 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,827 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 158,817 miles
- 2020 – 153,806 miles
- 2019 – 138,834 miles
- 2018 – 130,838 miles
- 2017 – 128,779 miles
- 2016 – 127,083 miles
- 2015 – 123,802 miles
- 2014 – 120,933 miles
- 2013 – 116,871 miles
- 2012 – 106,839 miles
- 2011 – 97,597 miles
- 2010 – 86,296 miles
- 2009 – 60,905 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 10 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,817 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 158,817 miles
- Test number
- 801861000161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail158,817 miles (+5,011)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,817 miles
- Test number
- 159904597166
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass153,806 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 153,806 miles
- Test number
- 380206549115
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail153,806 miles (+14,972)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,806 miles
- Test number
- 511144994084
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass138,834 miles (+7,996)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 138,834 miles
- Test number
- 567905596055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass130,838 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 130,838 miles
- Test number
- 952738759427
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Fail130,838 miles (+2,059)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,838 miles
- Test number
- 275782404661
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Pass128,779 miles (+1,696)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 128,779 miles
- Test number
- 495166098563
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes surface rust
Pass127,083 miles (+3,281)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 127,083 miles
- Test number
- 941402706814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,802 miles (+2,869)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 123,802 miles
- Test number
- 489407985523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,933 miles (+4,062)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 120,933 miles
- Test number
- 558234954340
- NoteSlight mark o/s/f shocker
- NoteSlight wear n/s/f lower suspension arm bush
Pass116,871 miles (+10,032)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 116,871 miles
- Test number
- 177020033333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,839 miles (+223)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 106,839 miles
- Test number
- 736680352312
- NoteBoth front brake hoses starting to perish
- NoteBoth front brakes binding
- NoteEngine has a oil leak
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteO/s/r brake binding
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Fail106,616 miles (+9,019)2 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,616 miles
- Test number
- 956743942348
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteBoth front brake hoses starting to perish
- NoteEngine has a oil leak
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteO/s/r brake binding
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Pass97,597 miles (+11,301)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 97,597 miles
- Test number
- 215435251305
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,296 miles (+25,391)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 86,296 miles
- Test number
- 544310140347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 60,905 miles
- Test number
- 294944749350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K40 SPK
- Does K40 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K40 SPK expired on 13 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K40 SPK?
- The MOT on K40 SPK expired on 13 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K40 SPK done?
- K40 SPK was recorded at 158,817 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2022, an average of 7,827 miles a year.
- Has K40 SPK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 SPK has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on K40 SPK 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 SPK find?
- K40 SPK passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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