BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
L40 MBRMOT history
L40 MBR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,961 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 111,961 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,953 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 MBR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 4 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 MBR was last recorded at 111,961 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,959 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,953 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 111,961 miles
- 2024 – 103,725 miles
- 2023 – 101,868 miles
- 2022 – 87,402 miles
- 2019 – 85,499 miles
- 2018 – 83,025 miles
- 2017 – 67,925 miles
- 2016 – 63,817 miles
- 2015 – 60,397 miles
- 2014 – 57,170 miles
- 2013 – 53,533 miles
- 2012 – 49,286 miles
- 2011 – 39,995 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,961 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear axle has surface rust.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Headlamp aim too high
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,961 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 111,961 miles
- Test number
- 662236698565
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear axle has surface rust.
Fail111,959 miles (+8,234)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,959 miles
- Test number
- 275697184762
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle has surface rust.
Pass103,725 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 103,725 miles
- Test number
- 597966223375
- AdvisoryFront 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))
Fail103,723 miles (+4)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,723 miles
- Test number
- 460830068140
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront 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))
Fail103,719 miles (+1,851)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,719 miles
- Test number
- 819031015932
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass101,868 miles (+14,466)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 101,868 miles
- Test number
- 898284469549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,402 miles (+1,903)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 87,402 miles
- Test number
- 603198474606
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brakes hose perish
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brakes hose perish
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass85,499 miles (+2,474)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 85,499 miles
- Test number
- 267312994919
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass83,025 miles (+15,100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 83,025 miles
- Test number
- 878916463592
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass67,925 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 67,925 miles
- Test number
- 443937300133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,928 miles (+4,111)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,928 miles
- Test number
- 961174770817
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass63,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 63,817 miles
- Test number
- 120413712908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,817 miles (+3,420)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,817 miles
- Test number
- 692172733349
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass60,397 miles (+3,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 60,397 miles
- Test number
- 717495385009
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass57,170 miles (+3,637)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2015
- Odometer
- 57,170 miles
- Test number
- 935772824199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,533 miles (+4,247)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2014
- Odometer
- 53,533 miles
- Test number
- 808801223101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,286 miles (+9,291)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 49,286 miles
- Test number
- 865826422113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,995 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 39,995 miles
- Test number
- 938746071041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 MBR
- Does L40 MBR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L40 MBR expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L40 MBR?
- The MOT on L40 MBR expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L40 MBR done?
- L40 MBR was recorded at 111,961 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 4,953 miles a year.
- Has L40 MBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 MBR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 MBR 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 MBR find?
- L40 MBR passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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