
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L40 DRFMOT history
L40 DRF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,288 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 145,288 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,297 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 DRF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 28 Jul 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 DRF was last recorded at 145,288 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 13,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,488 miles · 14 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,800 miles
- Average per year
- 8,297 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,288 miles
- 2025 – 131,488 miles
- 2024 – 119,328 miles
- 2023 – 108,922 miles
- 2022 – 98,612 miles
- 2021 – 89,043 miles
- 2020 – 80,185 miles
- 2019 – 71,824 miles
- 2018 – 64,565 miles
- 2017 – 58,054 miles
- 2016 – 53,590 miles
- 2015 – 48,635 miles
- 2014 – 45,548 miles
What the latest MOT found
- 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Exhaust Clamp Corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 15 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,288 miles (+13,800)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 145,288 miles
- Test number
- 724039017030
- 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 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))
Pass131,488 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 131,488 miles
- Test number
- 832022683600
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp and flexi corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail131,488 miles (+12,160)4 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,488 miles
- Test number
- 504425412267
- 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))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp and flexi corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass119,328 miles (+10,406)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 119,328 miles
- Test number
- 969766790618
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp dim
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass108,922 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 108,922 miles
- Test number
- 636406502442
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust Clamp Corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail108,922 miles (+10,310)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,922 miles
- Test number
- 240163167738
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust Clamp Corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,612 miles (+9,569)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 98,612 miles
- Test number
- 165708908387
- AdvisoryExhaust Clamp Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Tyres Worn On Outer Edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,043 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 89,043 miles
- Test number
- 533021578442
- AdvisoryExhaust Clamp Corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail89,043 miles (+8,858)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,043 miles
- Test number
- 447757141455
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust Clamp Corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,185 miles (+8,361)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 80,185 miles
- Test number
- 428119685734
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass71,824 miles (+7,259)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 71,824 miles
- Test number
- 513011805819
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-18-90Y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,565 miles (+6,511)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 64,565 miles
- Test number
- 784719922621
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass58,054 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 58,054 miles
- Test number
- 219072073609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,052 miles (+4,462)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,052 miles
- Test number
- 131339600277
- FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass53,590 miles (+4,955)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 53,590 miles
- Test number
- 642008099305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,635 miles (+3,087)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 48,635 miles
- Test number
- 906452405269
- NoteStone chips front windscreen.
Pass45,548 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 45,548 miles
- Test number
- 877256494189
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about L40 DRF
- Does L40 DRF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DRF is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 DRF?
- The MOT on L40 DRF is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 DRF done?
- L40 DRF was recorded at 145,288 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 8,297 miles a year.
- Has L40 DRF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 DRF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 DRF 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 DRF find?
- L40 DRF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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