BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L40 BPCMOT history
L40 BPC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 122,895 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 122,895 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,513 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 BPC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 23 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 BPC was last recorded at 122,895 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 22,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,128 miles · 23 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 22,767 miles
- Average per year
- 9,513 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,895 miles
- 2025 – 100,128 miles
- 2024 – 80,470 miles
- 2023 – 56,912 miles
- 2022 – 42,772 miles
- 2021 – 35,757 miles
- 2020 – 32,869 miles
- 2019 – 27,920 miles
- 2018 – 25,196 miles
- 2017 – 22,267 miles
- 2016 – 17,896 miles
- 2015 – 13,197 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 122,895 miles
- Test number
- 657589595223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,895 miles (+22,767)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,895 miles
- Test number
- 612932274457
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass100,128 miles (+19,658)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 100,128 miles
- Test number
- 279555220100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,470 miles (+23,558)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 80,470 miles
- Test number
- 761006810764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,912 miles (+14,140)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 56,912 miles
- Test number
- 368944778435
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,772 miles (+7,015)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 42,772 miles
- Test number
- 691185657431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,757 miles (+2,888)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 35,757 miles
- Test number
- 929356928425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,869 miles (+4,949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 32,869 miles
- Test number
- 491916607315
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass27,920 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 27,920 miles
- Test number
- 753778981272
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail27,920 miles (+2,724)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,920 miles
- Test number
- 552486635806
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass25,196 miles (+2,929)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 25,196 miles
- Test number
- 144201811002
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass22,267 miles (+4,371)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 22,267 miles
- Test number
- 413431977230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,896 miles (+4,699)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 17,896 miles
- Test number
- 790962905755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,197 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 13,197 miles
- Test number
- 686901275093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 BPC
- Does L40 BPC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 BPC is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 BPC?
- The MOT on L40 BPC is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 BPC done?
- L40 BPC was recorded at 122,895 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 9,513 miles a year.
- Has L40 BPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 BPC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 BPC 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 L40 BPC find?
- L40 BPC passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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