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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.

L40 DRF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass145,288 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass58,054 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,054 miles
    Test number
    219072073609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass53,590 miles (+4,955)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,590 miles
    Test number
    642008099305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,635 miles (+3,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,635 miles
    Test number
    906452405269
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.
  17. 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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