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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

L40 POMMOT history

L40 POM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

L40 POM grey 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 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,999 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 POM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 POM was last recorded at 84,999 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 2,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,569 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,430 miles
Average per year
3,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,999 miles
  • 2025 – 82,569 miles
  • 2024 – 79,766 miles
  • 2023 – 77,412 miles
  • 2022 – 75,349 miles
  • 2021 – 73,287 miles
  • 2020 – 71,381 miles
  • 2019 – 69,384 miles
  • 2018 – 66,440 miles
  • 2017 – 63,053 miles
  • 2016 – 58,940 miles
  • 2015 – 56,754 miles
  • 2014 – 53,098 miles
  • 2013 – 46,566 miles
  • 2012 – 39,909 miles
  • 2011 – 29,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,999 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front tyres worn inner shoulders

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,999 miles (+2,430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,999 miles
    Test number
    794842137599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass82,569 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    82,569 miles
    Test number
    849002829321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail82,559 miles (+2,793)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,559 miles
    Test number
    791869369756
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265 30 r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,766 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,766 miles
    Test number
    610581998269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner shoulders

  5. Fail79,766 miles (+2,354)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,766 miles
    Test number
    364912293928
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner shoulders

  6. Pass77,412 miles (+2,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,412 miles
    Test number
    622207046197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre badly cracking inner wall advise changing

  7. Pass75,349 miles (+2,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,349 miles
    Test number
    231823152078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass73,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,287 miles
    Test number
    869883204671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,287 miles (+1,906)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,287 miles
    Test number
    210213950902
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass71,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,381 miles
    Test number
    996661231872
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance low o/s/r

  11. Fail71,381 miles (+1,997)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,381 miles
    Test number
    849323213988
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance low o/s/r

  12. Pass69,384 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,384 miles
    Test number
    996307603414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,440 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,440 miles
    Test number
    480934598691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,053 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,053 miles
    Test number
    878004034271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,049 miles (+4,109)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,049 miles
    Test number
    468176154079
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass58,940 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,940 miles
    Test number
    663293986677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,754 miles (+3,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,754 miles
    Test number
    682070984842
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass53,098 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,098 miles
    Test number
    367781744238
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear

  19. Fail53,098 miles (+6,532)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,098 miles
    Test number
    356881744273
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear

  20. Pass46,566 miles (+6,657)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,566 miles
    Test number
    398540943409
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner eges

  21. Pass39,909 miles (+10,245)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,909 miles
    Test number
    286108042223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,664 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,664 miles
    Test number
    128871681048
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn around inner edge and slight cut in tread area

Questions about L40 POM

Does L40 POM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 POM is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 POM?
The MOT on L40 POM is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 POM done?
L40 POM was recorded at 84,999 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,574 miles a year.
Has L40 POM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 POM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 POM 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 POM find?
L40 POM passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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