BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
L40 FTOMOT history
L40 FTO is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 124,296 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 124,296 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,779 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 FTO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 FTO was last recorded at 124,296 miles on 21 Feb 2022, 12,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 111,917 miles · 12 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 12,379 miles
- Average per year
- 9,779 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 124,296 miles
- 2021 – 111,917 miles
- 2020 – 100,379 miles
- 2019 – 87,091 miles
- 2018 – 71,518 miles
- 2017 – 63,201 miles
- 2015 – 51,659 miles
- 2014 – 40,749 miles
- 2013 – 27,149 miles
- 2012 – 22,044 miles
- 2011 – 18,028 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,296 miles
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside headlamp washer not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside headlamp washer not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,296 miles (+12,379)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 124,296 miles
- Test number
- 278223422488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,917 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 111,917 miles
- Test number
- 674891192810
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp washer not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp washer not working
Fail111,916 miles (+11,537)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,916 miles
- Test number
- 787041801127
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp washer not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp washer not working
Pass100,379 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 100,379 miles
- Test number
- 517672399577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,371 miles (+13,280)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,371 miles
- Test number
- 506086965603
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,091 miles (+249)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 87,091 miles
- Test number
- 338360106143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,842 miles (+15,324)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,842 miles
- Test number
- 537531964225
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass71,518 miles (+8,317)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 71,518 miles
- Test number
- 722184278973
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass63,201 miles (+11,542)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 63,201 miles
- Test number
- 768454424554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,659 miles (+10,910)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 51,659 miles
- Test number
- 796587043722
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass40,749 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 40,749 miles
- Test number
- 415201364208
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail40,741 miles (+13,592)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,741 miles
- Test number
- 695260864266
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass27,149 miles (+1,023)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 27,149 miles
- Test number
- 266861633214
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,126 miles (+4,082)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2014
- Odometer
- 26,126 miles
- Test number
- 587825833179
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNearside front tyre badly worn on edges and cracked in tread
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass22,044 miles (+4,016)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 22,044 miles
- Test number
- 225867612427
- NoteFront discs are coroded
Pass18,028 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2012
- Odometer
- 18,028 miles
- Test number
- 375181901197
- NoteEMISSIONS TO LOW TO TEST[THIS IS NOT A FAULT]
Questions about L40 FTO
- Does L40 FTO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L40 FTO expired on 20 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L40 FTO?
- The MOT on L40 FTO expired on 20 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L40 FTO done?
- L40 FTO was recorded at 124,296 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2022, an average of 9,779 miles a year.
- Has L40 FTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 FTO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on L40 FTO 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 FTO find?
- L40 FTO passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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