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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

M40 AHXMOT history

M40 AHX is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

M40 AHX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,992 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M40 AHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M40 AHX was last recorded at 148,992 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 6,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2016: 79,847 miles, lower than 79,997 miles on 27 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,476 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,516 miles
Average per year
7,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,992 miles
  • 2024 – 142,476 miles
  • 2023 – 127,386 miles
  • 2022 – 117,949 miles
  • 2021 – 114,884 miles
  • 2020 – 112,247 miles
  • 2018 – 104,389 miles
  • 2017 – 86,170 miles
  • 2016 – 79,847 miles
  • 2015 – 69,490 miles
  • 2014 – 61,434 miles
  • 2013 – 50,320 miles
  • 2012 – 37,805 miles
  • 2011 – 29,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,992 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Light cracking on outer sheath (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Light cracking on outer sheath (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,992 miles (+6,516)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,992 miles
    Test number
    793702227218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Light cracking on outer sheath (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Light cracking on outer sheath (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,476 miles (+7,442)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,476 miles
    Test number
    182978855678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle has surface rust

  3. Pass135,034 miles (+7,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,034 miles
    Test number
    628420621841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass127,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,386 miles
    Test number
    244033363215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail127,386 miles (+9,437)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,386 miles
    Test number
    493460756707
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass117,949 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,949 miles
    Test number
    667112570371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,884 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,884 miles
    Test number
    754362759666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,247 miles
    Test number
    720651235429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail112,247 miles (+7,858)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,247 miles
    Test number
    686119912728
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass104,389 miles (+10,705)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,389 miles
    Test number
    623187666711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,684 miles (+7,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,684 miles
    Test number
    595460199123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass86,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,170 miles
    Test number
    114669971099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,170 miles (+6,323)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,170 miles
    Test number
    511918926264
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass79,847 miles (-150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,847 miles
    Test number
    124688834596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder/trays fitted can not see components

  15. Fail79,997 miles (+10,507)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,997 miles
    Test number
    699467222298
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder/trays fitted can not see components

  16. Pass69,490 miles (+8,056)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,490 miles
    Test number
    318314745064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,434 miles (+11,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,434 miles
    Test number
    165706044425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass50,320 miles (+12,515)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,320 miles
    Test number
    139684353062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,805 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,805 miles
    Test number
    759965852086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,568 miles (+8,453)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,568 miles
    Test number
    787043202085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,115 miles
    Test number
    746770411083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M40 AHX

Does M40 AHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M40 AHX is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on M40 AHX?
The MOT on M40 AHX is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M40 AHX done?
M40 AHX was recorded at 148,992 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 7,991 miles a year.
Has M40 AHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M40 AHX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on M40 AHX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M40 AHX find?
M40 AHX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking on outer sheath; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush cracking; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking on outer sheath, and 2 more.

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