BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,171 cc
L40 MBKMOT history
L40 MBK is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,399 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 140,399 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,237 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 MBK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 MBK was last recorded at 140,399 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 3,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,255 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,144 miles
- Average per year
- 7,237 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,399 miles
- 2025 – 137,255 miles
- 2024 – 132,835 miles
- 2022 – 127,784 miles
- 2021 – 122,723 miles
- 2020 – 112,916 miles
- 2019 – 106,172 miles
- 2018 – 102,441 miles
- 2017 – 100,291 miles
- 2016 – 96,367 miles
- 2015 – 87,516 miles
- 2014 – 71,007 miles
- 2013 – 54,351 miles
- 2012 – 47,957 miles
- 2011 – 36,709 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,399 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 140,399 miles
- Test number
- 220664774361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,399 miles (+3,144)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,399 miles
- Test number
- 498599243269
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass137,255 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 137,255 miles
- Test number
- 756553252257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,255 miles (+4,420)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,255 miles
- Test number
- 274547322792
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass132,835 miles (+5,051)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 132,835 miles
- Test number
- 451002571308
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components.
Pass127,784 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 127,784 miles
- Test number
- 403822133626
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail127,762 miles (+5,039)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,762 miles
- Test number
- 272265706100
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,723 miles (+9,807)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 122,723 miles
- Test number
- 463587437362
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass112,916 miles (+6,744)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 112,916 miles
- Test number
- 292529419324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,172 miles (+3,731)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 106,172 miles
- Test number
- 390322204591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,441 miles (+2,150)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 102,441 miles
- Test number
- 668732089102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,291 miles (+3,924)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 100,291 miles
- Test number
- 122203976556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,367 miles (+8,851)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 96,367 miles
- Test number
- 975015822526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,516 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 87,516 miles
- Test number
- 166077220993
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail87,516 miles (+16,509)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,516 miles
- Test number
- 981667863763
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass71,007 miles (+16,656)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 71,007 miles
- Test number
- 827686294103
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside rear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted
Pass54,351 miles (+6,394)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 54,351 miles
- Test number
- 235623913244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 47,957 miles
- Test number
- 729184962251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,957 miles (+11,248)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,957 miles
- Test number
- 909864362218
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,709 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 36,709 miles
- Test number
- 518325701341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 MBK
- Does L40 MBK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MBK is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 MBK?
- The MOT on L40 MBK is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 MBK done?
- L40 MBK was recorded at 140,399 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 7,237 miles a year.
- Has L40 MBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 MBK has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 MBK 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 MBK find?
- L40 MBK passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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