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BMW 320

Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

M40 ARAMOT history

M40 ARA is a silver diesel BMW 320 first used on 15 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 214,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
214,151 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M40 ARA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
320
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
15 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M40 ARA was last recorded at 214,151 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 13,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
200,230 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,921 miles
Average per year
11,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,151 miles
  • 2025 – 200,230 miles
  • 2024 – 187,904 miles
  • 2023 – 176,153 miles
  • 2022 – 168,271 miles
  • 2021 – 153,696 miles
  • 2020 – 142,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,151 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 16 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,151 miles (+13,921)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    214,151 miles
    Test number
    577815766897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass200,230 miles (+12,326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    200,230 miles
    Test number
    310116662983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass187,904 miles (+11,751)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    187,904 miles
    Test number
    842946477263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass176,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    176,153 miles
    Test number
    822523024413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail176,153 miles (+7,882)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,153 miles
    Test number
    406746112285
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass168,271 miles (+14,575)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    168,271 miles
    Test number
    247034832230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,696 miles (+10,936)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    153,696 miles
    Test number
    804896014547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,760 miles
    Test number
    586946352299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about M40 ARA

Does M40 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M40 ARA is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M40 ARA?
The MOT on M40 ARA is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M40 ARA done?
M40 ARA was recorded at 214,151 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 11,853 miles a year.
Has M40 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M40 ARA has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on M40 ARA 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 ARA find?
M40 ARA passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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