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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

L40 BTGMOT history

L40 BTG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L40 BTG silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,269 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 BTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 BTG was last recorded at 149,269 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
147,399 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,870 miles
Average per year
4,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,269 miles
  • 2025 – 147,399 miles
  • 2024 – 145,379 miles
  • 2023 – 143,171 miles
  • 2022 – 141,413 miles
  • 2021 – 139,653 miles
  • 2020 – 137,310 miles
  • 2019 – 136,149 miles
  • 2018 – 133,074 miles
  • 2017 – 131,472 miles
  • 2016 – 129,206 miles
  • 2014 – 125,692 miles
  • 2013 – 122,015 miles
  • 2012 – 119,404 miles
  • 2011 – 116,555 miles
  • 2010 – 114,292 miles
  • 2009 – 99,534 miles
  • 2008 – 88,293 miles
  • 2007 – 76,082 miles
  • 2006 – 64,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,269 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,269 miles (+1,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,269 miles
    Test number
    340937474999
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass147,399 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,399 miles
    Test number
    943779981601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,379 miles (+2,208)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,379 miles
    Test number
    345249615683
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,171 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,171 miles
    Test number
    657706394649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,413 miles (+1,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,413 miles
    Test number
    367286336754
    • 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))

  6. Pass139,653 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,653 miles
    Test number
    986499404427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,310 miles (+1,161)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,310 miles
    Test number
    832960111184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass136,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,149 miles
    Test number
    848605109184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail136,149 miles (+3,075)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,149 miles
    Test number
    832480888412
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass133,074 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,074 miles
    Test number
    987176889797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,472 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,472 miles
    Test number
    963374588629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,206 miles (+3,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    129,206 miles
    Test number
    696071101245
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass125,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,692 miles
    Test number
    977672514370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    445762714495
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass122,015 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    122,015 miles
    Test number
    975849113342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,404 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    119,404 miles
    Test number
    596335112319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,555 miles (+2,263)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    116,555 miles
    Test number
    488769801469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded + worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

  18. Pass114,292 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    114,292 miles
    Test number
    664682920302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,725 miles (+12,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    111,725 miles
    Test number
    960111990099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass99,534 miles (+11,241)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    99,534 miles
    Test number
    781627709175
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTwo front tyres slight out off shape poss wheels

  21. Pass88,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,293 miles
    Test number
    632159498094
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail88,293 miles (+12,211)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,293 miles
    Test number
    283489498089
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass76,082 miles (+11,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    76,082 miles
    Test number
    322083497011
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass64,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,136 miles
    Test number
    261469486077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 BTG

Does L40 BTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 BTG is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 BTG?
The MOT on L40 BTG is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 BTG done?
L40 BTG was recorded at 149,269 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,155 miles a year.
Has L40 BTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 BTG has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L40 BTG 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 BTG find?
L40 BTG passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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