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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L40 BYRMOT history

L40 BYR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

L40 BYR black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
175,403 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 BYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 BYR was last recorded at 175,403 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 16,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,608 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
16,795 miles
Average per year
8,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,403 miles
  • 2023 – 158,608 miles
  • 2022 – 149,761 miles
  • 2021 – 133,538 miles
  • 2020 – 126,888 miles
  • 2019 – 124,245 miles
  • 2018 – 114,147 miles
  • 2016 – 103,243 miles
  • 2015 – 97,378 miles
  • 2014 – 90,916 miles
  • 2013 – 81,187 miles
  • 2012 – 78,903 miles
  • 2011 – 63,774 miles
  • 2010 – 51,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,403 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,403 miles (+16,795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    175,403 miles
    Test number
    350719780729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass158,608 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,608 miles
    Test number
    422611950790
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail158,603 miles (+8,842)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,603 miles
    Test number
    376746510010
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass149,761 miles (+16,223)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,761 miles
    Test number
    485832309697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,538 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,538 miles
    Test number
    148989439414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,528 miles (+6,640)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,528 miles
    Test number
    235858290031
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass126,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,888 miles
    Test number
    587990875950
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail126,888 miles (+2,643)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,888 miles
    Test number
    723741467405
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,245 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,245 miles
    Test number
    571807227603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,240 miles (+10,093)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,240 miles
    Test number
    850851986194
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass114,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,147 miles
    Test number
    108432330260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,147 miles (+10,904)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,147 miles
    Test number
    985774248305
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Pass103,243 miles (+5,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,243 miles
    Test number
    945211382177
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass97,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,378 miles
    Test number
    946825273055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,378 miles (+6,462)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,378 miles
    Test number
    541809563605
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Fail90,916 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,916 miles
    Test number
    196975374241
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass90,916 miles (+9,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,916 miles
    Test number
    367845974285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass81,187 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,187 miles
    Test number
    778544723298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,984 miles (+2,081)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,984 miles
    Test number
    339537303224
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass78,903 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,903 miles
    Test number
    599040552270
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  21. Fail78,903 miles (+15,129)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,903 miles
    Test number
    905170652209
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  22. Pass63,774 miles (+11,880)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    63,774 miles
    Test number
    869771801205
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

  23. Pass51,894 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,894 miles
    Test number
    991603020277
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

Questions about L40 BYR

Does L40 BYR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 BYR expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 BYR?
The MOT on L40 BYR expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 BYR done?
L40 BYR was recorded at 175,403 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 8,699 miles a year.
Has L40 BYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 BYR has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 BYR 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 BYR find?
L40 BYR passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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