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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

K40 YBEMOT history

K40 YBE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 130,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

K40 YBE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,999 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 YBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 YBE was last recorded at 130,999 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 12,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,427 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,572 miles
Average per year
9,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,999 miles
  • 2025 – 118,427 miles
  • 2024 – 111,989 miles
  • 2023 – 101,652 miles
  • 2022 – 89,347 miles
  • 2021 – 76,163 miles
  • 2020 – 66,779 miles
  • 2019 – 54,212 miles
  • 2018 – 42,625 miles
  • 2017 – 39,376 miles
  • 2016 – 33,535 miles
  • 2015 – 28,383 miles
  • 2014 – 25,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,999 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,999 miles (+12,572)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,999 miles
    Test number
    302654435505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,427 miles (+6,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,427 miles
    Test number
    978255079055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass111,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,989 miles
    Test number
    105640414173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,989 miles (+10,337)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,989 miles
    Test number
    466930859257
    • 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))
  5. Pass101,652 miles (+12,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,652 miles
    Test number
    873221020535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass89,347 miles (+13,184)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,347 miles
    Test number
    436078401474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft rubber doughnut deteriorated
  7. Pass76,163 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,163 miles
    Test number
    799591378688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  8. Fail75,938 miles (+9,159)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,938 miles
    Test number
    582721846801
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  9. Pass66,779 miles (+12,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,779 miles
    Test number
    822619010102
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass54,212 miles (+11,587)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,212 miles
    Test number
    246177208896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,625 miles (+3,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,625 miles
    Test number
    221901011757
    • 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)
  12. Pass39,376 miles (+5,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,376 miles
    Test number
    372627463099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass33,535 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,535 miles
    Test number
    749953963041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,383 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,383 miles
    Test number
    796671545192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    25,175 miles
    Test number
    249670234209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about K40 YBE

Does K40 YBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 YBE is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 YBE?
The MOT on K40 YBE is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 YBE done?
K40 YBE was recorded at 130,999 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 9,172 miles a year.
Has K40 YBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 YBE has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 YBE 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 YBE find?
K40 YBE passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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