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BMW 3 Series

Beige · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

L40 PDPMOT history

L40 PDP is a beige diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 77,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L40 PDP beige BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,030 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 PDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 PDP was last recorded at 77,030 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 7,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,636 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,394 miles
Average per year
7,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,030 miles
  • 2025 – 69,636 miles
  • 2024 – 64,175 miles
  • 2023 – 58,471 miles
  • 2022 – 52,776 miles
  • 2021 – 46,708 miles
  • 2020 – 38,272 miles
  • 2019 – 22,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,030 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,030 miles (+7,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,030 miles
    Test number
    110362819537
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass69,636 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    283561785887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,175 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,175 miles
    Test number
    890708528809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,471 miles (+5,695)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,471 miles
    Test number
    590307705448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,776 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,776 miles
    Test number
    939885531995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,708 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,708 miles
    Test number
    932180726440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,699 miles (+8,427)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,699 miles
    Test number
    718995098392
    • DangerousFront Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
  8. Pass38,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,272 miles
    Test number
    990774471325
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail38,272 miles (+15,791)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,272 miles
    Test number
    118950043335
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass22,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,481 miles
    Test number
    917733166261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 PDP

Does L40 PDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 PDP is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 PDP?
The MOT on L40 PDP is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 PDP done?
L40 PDP was recorded at 77,030 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,553 miles a year.
Has L40 PDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 PDP has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 PDP 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 PDP find?
L40 PDP passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge.

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