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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

K40 SSWMOT history

K40 SSW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Aug 2010. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 125,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2023.

K40 SSW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2024
Mileage
125,411 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2023
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 SSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 SSW was last recorded at 125,411 miles on 27 Jun 2023, 3,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2017: 94,353 miles, lower than 880,053 miles on 8 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,489 miles · 11 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,922 miles
Average per year
7,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,411 miles
  • 2022 – 121,489 miles
  • 2021 – 116,821 miles
  • 2020 – 108,062 miles
  • 2019 – 104,953 miles
  • 2018 – 97,852 miles
  • 2017 – 94,353 miles
  • 2016 – 880,053 miles
  • 2015 – 81,958 miles
  • 2014 – 71,661 miles
  • 2013 – 52,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,411 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,411 miles (+3,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    125,411 miles
    Test number
    606319580363
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass121,489 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,489 miles
    Test number
    270938994537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Fail121,488 miles (+4,667)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,488 miles
    Test number
    790618542497
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Pass116,821 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,821 miles
    Test number
    746628114881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,761 miles (+8,699)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,761 miles
    Test number
    203682347533
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  6. Pass108,062 miles (+3,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,062 miles
    Test number
    663165700967
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment/repair
  7. Pass104,953 miles (+7,101)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,953 miles
    Test number
    934344604278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,852 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,852 miles
    Test number
    429507969795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,353 miles (-785,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,353 miles
    Test number
    669862051568
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  10. Pass880,053 miles (+798,095)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    880,053 miles
    Test number
    785590559647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,958 miles (+10,297)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,958 miles
    Test number
    239546775424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,661 miles (+19,315)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,661 miles
    Test number
    196138974154
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear tyres 3.5mm
    • NoteUndertray broken
  13. Pass52,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,346 miles
    Test number
    815712313296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 SSW

Does K40 SSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 SSW expired on 10 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 SSW?
The MOT on K40 SSW expired on 10 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 SSW done?
K40 SSW was recorded at 125,411 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2023, an average of 7,376 miles a year.
Has K40 SSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 SSW has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on K40 SSW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 SSW find?
K40 SSW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint.

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