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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

M40 AVRMOT history

M40 AVR is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 161,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

M40 AVR white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
161,205 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M40 AVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M40 AVR was last recorded at 161,205 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 4,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,212 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,993 miles
Average per year
10,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,205 miles
  • 2025 – 156,212 miles
  • 2024 – 150,199 miles
  • 2023 – 144,105 miles
  • 2022 – 136,383 miles
  • 2021 – 129,757 miles
  • 2019 – 115,124 miles
  • 2018 – 95,015 miles
  • 2017 – 75,771 miles
  • 2016 – 56,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,205 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,205 miles (+4,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    161,205 miles
    Test number
    687398524037
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,212 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    156,212 miles
    Test number
    198358517429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail156,212 miles (+6,013)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,212 miles
    Test number
    559579876674
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass150,199 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    150,199 miles
    Test number
    955628188549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,105 miles (+7,722)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,105 miles
    Test number
    155671601820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,383 miles (+6,626)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,383 miles
    Test number
    870659991367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass129,757 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,757 miles
    Test number
    953141836556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,751 miles (+14,627)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,751 miles
    Test number
    806926998177
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass115,124 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,124 miles
    Test number
    362764505035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    110,064 miles
    Test number
    720910131853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,064 miles (+15,049)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,064 miles
    Test number
    291922814466
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  12. Pass95,015 miles (+19,244)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,015 miles
    Test number
    869053509517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,771 miles (+18,973)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,771 miles
    Test number
    850800904671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,798 miles
    Test number
    333157156295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M40 AVR

Does M40 AVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M40 AVR is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M40 AVR?
The MOT on M40 AVR is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M40 AVR done?
M40 AVR was recorded at 161,205 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 10,479 miles a year.
Has M40 AVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M40 AVR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on M40 AVR 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 AVR find?
M40 AVR passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear road wheel slightly distorted; oil leak, but not excessive.

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