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BMW 3 Series

Orange · Petrol · 2018 · 2,998 cc

L40 GSWMOT history

L40 GSW is an orange petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Nov 2018. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 5 of 5 MOT tests, with 65,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

L40 GSW orange 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 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,126 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
5
5 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 GSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
5 Nov 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 GSW was last recorded at 65,126 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 10,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,236 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,890 miles
Average per year
8,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,126 miles
  • 2024 – 54,236 miles
  • 2023 – 47,130 miles
  • 2022 – 38,314 miles
  • 2021 – 30,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,126 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

5 tests since 2 Nov 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,126 miles (+10,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,126 miles
    Test number
    314991283839
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass54,236 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    54,236 miles
    Test number
    117302243113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,130 miles (+8,816)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    47,130 miles
    Test number
    327821933996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,314 miles (+8,295)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    38,314 miles
    Test number
    400497240686
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass30,019 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    30,019 miles
    Test number
    359445315702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about L40 GSW

Does L40 GSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 GSW is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 GSW?
The MOT on L40 GSW is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 GSW done?
L40 GSW was recorded at 65,126 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 8,917 miles a year.
Has L40 GSW ever failed its MOT?
No. L40 GSW has passed all 5 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L40 GSW 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 GSW find?
L40 GSW passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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