BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
M40 AAYMOT history
M40 AAY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Apr 2013. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 151,322 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 151,322 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 12,146 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M40 AAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 23 Apr 2013
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M40 AAY was last recorded at 151,322 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 4,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 146,548 miles · 17 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,774 miles
- Average per year
- 12,146 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 151,322 miles
- 2024 – 146,548 miles
- 2023 – 137,894 miles
- 2021 – 130,105 miles
- 2020 – 116,306 miles
- 2019 – 93,413 miles
- 2018 – 73,293 miles
- 2017 – 55,849 miles
- 2016 – 39,919 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,322 miles
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Brake pad warning light is on - no fault with brake pads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
12 tests since 1 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,322 miles (+4,774)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 151,322 miles
- Test number
- 731378123368
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,548 miles (+8,654)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 146,548 miles
- Test number
- 934375753729
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass137,894 miles (+7,789)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 137,894 miles
- Test number
- 393060459034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,105 miles (+13,799)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 130,105 miles
- Test number
- 508797247566
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEmission to clean
Pass116,306 miles (+2,084)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 116,306 miles
- Test number
- 284413232173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,222 miles (+20,809)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 114,222 miles
- Test number
- 452241221120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,413 miles (+37)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 93,413 miles
- Test number
- 347428019354
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is on - no fault with brake pads
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail93,376 miles (+20,083)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,376 miles
- Test number
- 563371481776
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is on - no fault with brake pads
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,293 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 73,293 miles
- Test number
- 619780339563
- AdvisoryFront stone chips windscreen
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn close to the limit
Fail73,293 miles (+17,444)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,293 miles
- Test number
- 226726542877
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront stone chips windscreen
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn close to the limit
Pass55,849 miles (+15,930)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 55,849 miles
- Test number
- 105213464611
- AdvisoryRear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts
Pass39,919 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 39,919 miles
- Test number
- 764806056134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M40 AAY
- Does M40 AAY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M40 AAY expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M40 AAY?
- The MOT on M40 AAY expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M40 AAY done?
- M40 AAY was recorded at 151,322 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 12,146 miles a year.
- Has M40 AAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M40 AAY has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2019.
- Has the mileage on M40 AAY 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 M40 AAY find?
- M40 AAY passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres.
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