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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

K40 WAPMOT history

K40 WAP is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

K40 WAP grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
136,392 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 WAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 WAP was last recorded at 136,392 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,518 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,874 miles
Average per year
4,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,392 miles
  • 2025 – 133,518 miles
  • 2024 – 130,577 miles
  • 2023 – 128,037 miles
  • 2022 – 124,886 miles
  • 2021 – 120,841 miles
  • 2020 – 117,931 miles
  • 2019 – 115,052 miles
  • 2018 – 110,556 miles
  • 2017 – 105,178 miles
  • 2016 – 100,090 miles
  • 2015 – 95,667 miles
  • 2014 – 91,332 miles
  • 2013 – 86,353 miles
  • 2012 – 82,915 miles
  • 2011 – 79,359 miles
  • 2010 – 69,871 miles
  • 2009 – 66,996 miles
  • 2008 – 62,413 miles
  • 2007 – 56,754 miles
  • 2006 – 51,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,392 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,392 miles (+2,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    136,392 miles
    Test number
    505772994408
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,518 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,518 miles
    Test number
    986153388063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,577 miles (+2,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,577 miles
    Test number
    225577293190
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass128,037 miles (+3,151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,037 miles
    Test number
    475211922670
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily corroded at rear hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both only just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,886 miles (+4,045)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,886 miles
    Test number
    625374593079
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fail (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass120,841 miles (+2,910)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,841 miles
    Test number
    975923754087
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass117,931 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,931 miles
    Test number
    406998296126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,052 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,052 miles
    Test number
    500540106779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,556 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,556 miles
    Test number
    211645743474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,178 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,178 miles
    Test number
    259331699069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,090 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,090 miles
    Test number
    824421051580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,667 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,667 miles
    Test number
    859842196716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,332 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,332 miles
    Test number
    447507174221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,353 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,353 miles
    Test number
    366831373297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,915 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,915 miles
    Test number
    518216662263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,359 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,359 miles
    Test number
    988395981271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,590 miles (+103)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,590 miles
    Test number
    417271841184
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN,s,f, tyre shoulder perished

  18. Fail76,487 miles (+6,616)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,487 miles
    Test number
    756002231129
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass69,871 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,871 miles
    Test number
    142594710177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,996 miles
    Test number
    653162939189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,996 miles (+4,583)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,996 miles
    Test number
    501951939116
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass62,413 miles (+5,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,413 miles
    Test number
    683665538190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass56,754 miles (+5,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,754 miles
    Test number
    724881737102
    • 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)

  24. Pass51,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,086 miles
    Test number
    394008636133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 WAP

Does K40 WAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 WAP is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 WAP?
The MOT on K40 WAP is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 WAP done?
K40 WAP was recorded at 136,392 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,195 miles a year.
Has K40 WAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 WAP has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2011.
Has the mileage on K40 WAP 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 WAP find?
K40 WAP passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes.

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