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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

L40 FUSMOT history

L40 FUS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

L40 FUS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
139,072 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 FUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 FUS was last recorded at 139,072 miles on 11 May 2026, 5,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,360 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,712 miles
Average per year
8,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,072 miles
  • 2025 – 133,360 miles
  • 2024 – 127,326 miles
  • 2023 – 116,706 miles
  • 2022 – 108,162 miles
  • 2021 – 100,106 miles
  • 2020 – 93,459 miles
  • 2019 – 88,149 miles
  • 2018 – 86,731 miles
  • 2017 – 76,850 miles
  • 2016 – 64,574 miles
  • 2015 – 52,689 miles
  • 2014 – 41,611 miles
  • 2013 – 32,253 miles
  • 2012 – 23,741 miles
  • 2011 – 20,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,072 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,072 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    139,072 miles
    Test number
    437377432268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,360 miles
    Test number
    898374607893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail133,360 miles (+6,034)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,360 miles
    Test number
    526006155198
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,326 miles (+10,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,326 miles
    Test number
    170367527750
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass116,706 miles (+8,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,706 miles
    Test number
    615009114104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass108,162 miles (+8,056)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,162 miles
    Test number
    509248919573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,106 miles (+6,647)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,106 miles
    Test number
    453975594018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,459 miles
    Test number
    507186159664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,459 miles (+5,310)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,459 miles
    Test number
    991974579804
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass88,149 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,149 miles
    Test number
    533099493995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,731 miles (+9,881)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,731 miles
    Test number
    543923263441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,850 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,850 miles
    Test number
    843473454525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,790 miles (+12,216)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,790 miles
    Test number
    803101824382
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished/ cracking on inner sidewalls

  14. Pass64,574 miles (+11,885)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,574 miles
    Test number
    619580119174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,689 miles (+11,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,689 miles
    Test number
    306837935271
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass41,611 miles (+9,358)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,611 miles
    Test number
    117437024292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,253 miles (+8,512)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,253 miles
    Test number
    826799363225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,741 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,741 miles
    Test number
    247258042237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,112 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,112 miles
    Test number
    548589161261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,984 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,984 miles
    Test number
    297449551257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass19,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,984 miles
    Test number
    998808351245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 FUS

Does L40 FUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 FUS is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 FUS?
The MOT on L40 FUS is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 FUS done?
L40 FUS was recorded at 139,072 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 8,127 miles a year.
Has L40 FUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 FUS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 FUS 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 FUS find?
L40 FUS passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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