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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L40 TRPMOT history

L40 TRP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 93,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

L40 TRP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,624 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 TRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 TRP was last recorded at 93,624 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 6,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,368 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,256 miles
Average per year
6,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,624 miles
  • 2025 – 87,368 miles
  • 2024 – 78,942 miles
  • 2023 – 71,583 miles
  • 2021 – 62,655 miles
  • 2020 – 55,814 miles
  • 2019 – 50,919 miles
  • 2018 – 43,955 miles
  • 2017 – 36,560 miles
  • 2015 – 27,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,624 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,624 miles (+6,256)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,624 miles
    Test number
    146829061986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,368 miles (+8,426)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,368 miles
    Test number
    170624159526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,942 miles (+7,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,942 miles
    Test number
    855478718308
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass71,583 miles (+8,928)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,583 miles
    Test number
    914382370951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,655 miles (+6,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,655 miles
    Test number
    177809021593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass55,814 miles (+4,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,814 miles
    Test number
    679539022722
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  7. Pass50,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,919 miles
    Test number
    446993303243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail50,919 miles (+6,964)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,919 miles
    Test number
    951610651116
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass43,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,955 miles
    Test number
    667649783916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,955 miles (+7,395)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,955 miles
    Test number
    188985031429
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass36,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,560 miles
    Test number
    641277576430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,560 miles (+8,806)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,560 miles
    Test number
    742864326545
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

  13. Pass27,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    27,754 miles
    Test number
    855555320374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 TRP

Does L40 TRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 TRP is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 TRP?
The MOT on L40 TRP is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 TRP done?
L40 TRP was recorded at 93,624 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,485 miles a year.
Has L40 TRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 TRP has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L40 TRP 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 TRP find?
L40 TRP passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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