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BMW 340I

Blue · Petrol · 2017 · 2,998 cc

L40 PODMOT history

L40 POD is a blue petrol BMW 340I first used on 13 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 83,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L40 POD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,843 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 POD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
340I
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
13 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 POD was last recorded at 83,843 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 7,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,136 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,707 miles
Average per year
8,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,843 miles
  • 2025 – 76,136 miles
  • 2024 – 66,223 miles
  • 2023 – 57,073 miles
  • 2022 – 47,288 miles
  • 2021 – 39,035 miles
  • 2020 – 26,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,843 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 19 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,843 miles (+7,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,843 miles
    Test number
    879331362471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass76,136 miles (+9,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,136 miles
    Test number
    404052324855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass66,223 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,223 miles
    Test number
    404606844190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,996 miles (+8,923)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,996 miles
    Test number
    671576027980
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass57,073 miles (+9,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,073 miles
    Test number
    669634252740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass47,288 miles (+8,253)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,288 miles
    Test number
    137481737157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,035 miles (+12,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,035 miles
    Test number
    892185592274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass26,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    26,778 miles
    Test number
    878292510644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail26,778 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,778 miles
    Test number
    425026993613
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about L40 POD

Does L40 POD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 POD is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 POD?
The MOT on L40 POD is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 POD done?
L40 POD was recorded at 83,843 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 8,627 miles a year.
Has L40 POD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 POD has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 POD 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 POD find?
L40 POD passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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