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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L40 PPOMOT history

L40 PPO is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 122,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

L40 PPO white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,805 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 PPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 PPO was last recorded at 122,805 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 6,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,628 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,177 miles
Average per year
7,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,805 miles
  • 2024 – 116,628 miles
  • 2023 – 110,129 miles
  • 2022 – 102,754 miles
  • 2021 – 94,897 miles
  • 2020 – 88,972 miles
  • 2019 – 82,285 miles
  • 2018 – 74,301 miles
  • 2017 – 66,532 miles
  • 2016 – 58,827 miles
  • 2015 – 49,664 miles
  • 2014 – 43,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,805 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,805 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,805 miles
    Test number
    925719559545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,628 miles (+6,499)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,628 miles
    Test number
    488200085117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,129 miles (+7,375)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,129 miles
    Test number
    222903386728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,754 miles (+7,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,754 miles
    Test number
    153235099003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass94,897 miles (+5,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,897 miles
    Test number
    536394597940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass88,972 miles (+6,687)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,972 miles
    Test number
    157201019877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,285 miles (+7,984)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,285 miles
    Test number
    500898648170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,301 miles (+7,769)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,301 miles
    Test number
    417455881331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,532 miles (+7,705)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,532 miles
    Test number
    210759367437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,827 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,827 miles
    Test number
    738676826502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,641 miles (+8,977)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,641 miles
    Test number
    477161464352
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  12. Pass49,664 miles (+6,445)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,664 miles
    Test number
    155917489856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,219 miles
    Test number
    248385934330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 PPO

Does L40 PPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 PPO is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 PPO?
The MOT on L40 PPO is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 PPO done?
L40 PPO was recorded at 122,805 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 7,217 miles a year.
Has L40 PPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 PPO has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on L40 PPO 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 PPO find?
L40 PPO passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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