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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L40 SDGMOT history

L40 SDG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2021 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2022.

L40 SDG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2021
Mileage
118,861 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2021
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L40 SDG was last recorded at 118,861 miles on 4 Apr 2022, 10,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,413 miles · 15 May 2020
Between the last two tests
10,448 miles
Average per year
7,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,861 miles
  • 2020 – 108,413 miles
  • 2019 – 103,043 miles
  • 2018 – 92,455 miles
  • 2017 – 84,057 miles
  • 2016 – 73,052 miles
  • 2015 – 66,516 miles
  • 2014 – 57,743 miles
  • 2013 – 46,261 miles
  • 2012 – 38,243 miles
  • 2011 – 29,416 miles
  • 2010 – 24,086 miles
  • 2009 – 18,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,861 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear shock absorber has misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,861 miles4 dangerous12 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,861 miles
    Test number
    979772906341
    • DangerousNearside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,830 miles (+10,417)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,830 miles
    Test number
    887822772612
    • DangerousNearside Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,413 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    108,413 miles
    Test number
    110730907727
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,413 miles (+5,370)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,413 miles
    Test number
    601433640506
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,043 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,043 miles
    Test number
    553663591906
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,970 miles (+10,515)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,970 miles
    Test number
    386404543298
    • DangerousFront Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts battery pos lead (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,455 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,455 miles
    Test number
    937125720679
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has misting of oil

  8. Fail92,454 miles (+8,397)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,454 miles
    Test number
    103338847997
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has misting of oil

  9. Pass84,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,057 miles
    Test number
    963879751232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,057 miles (+11,005)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,057 miles
    Test number
    727476867109
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass73,052 miles (+6,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,052 miles
    Test number
    221485382517
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass66,516 miles (+8,773)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,516 miles
    Test number
    717961655016
    • NoteEngine oil level is low

  13. Pass57,743 miles (+11,482)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,743 miles
    Test number
    178595344482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,261 miles (+8,018)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,261 miles
    Test number
    858171353065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass38,243 miles (+8,827)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,243 miles
    Test number
    775483252014
    • NoteEngine oil level is low
    • NoteOffside rear bumper corner is scratched
    • NoteRear brake discs are corroded

  16. Pass29,416 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,416 miles
    Test number
    197446251421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,086 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,086 miles
    Test number
    484021680067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,543 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,543 miles
    Test number
    191759679013
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass18,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,543 miles
    Test number
    464619379089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 SDG

Does L40 SDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 SDG expired on 14 May 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 SDG?
The MOT on L40 SDG expired on 14 May 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 SDG done?
L40 SDG was recorded at 118,861 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2022, an average of 7,693 miles a year.
Has L40 SDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SDG has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 SDG 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 SDG find?
L40 SDG failed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2022 with 4 dangerous defects, 12 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front engine mounting excessively loose; nearside rear brake hose damaged and likely to fail; nearside rear brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, and 20 more.

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