BMW 3 Series
White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc
M40 AXAMOT history
M40 AXA is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,617 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 112,617 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,440 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M40 AXA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 13 Jan 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M40 AXA was last recorded at 112,617 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 112,617 miles · 22 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,440 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,617 miles
- 2025 – 109,984 miles
- 2024 – 88,659 miles
- 2023 – 69,749 miles
- 2021 – 63,999 miles
- 2020 – 60,878 miles
- 2019 – 56,673 miles
- 2018 – 49,882 miles
- 2017 – 43,450 miles
- 2016 – 38,997 miles
- 2015 – 35,109 miles
- 2014 – 27,573 miles
- 2013 – 22,133 miles
- 2012 – 18,443 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,617 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 14 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 112,617 miles
- Test number
- 802504486193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,617 miles (+2,633)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,617 miles
- Test number
- 869690425458
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass109,984 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 109,984 miles
- Test number
- 634579869887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,979 miles (+21,320)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,979 miles
- Test number
- 843985943432
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass88,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 88,659 miles
- Test number
- 704960540717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,659 miles (+42)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,659 miles
- Test number
- 146234908845
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Fail88,617 miles (+18,868)2 dangerous7 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,617 miles
- Test number
- 950555501333
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks on inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification incorrectly fitted and rubbing anti roll bar (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened front arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification incorrectly fitted and rubbing anti roll bar (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on bent suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake calliper retaining clip missing
Pass69,749 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 69,749 miles
- Test number
- 788038020888
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides[front ones] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Fail69,742 miles (+5,743)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,742 miles
- Test number
- 684746419195
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower [front ones] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,999 miles (+3,121)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 63,999 miles
- Test number
- 998584797642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,878 miles (+96)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 60,878 miles
- Test number
- 243474785431
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail60,782 miles (+4,109)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,782 miles
- Test number
- 590166291054
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,673 miles (+6,791)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 56,673 miles
- Test number
- 641354849802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,882 miles (+6,432)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 49,882 miles
- Test number
- 400595850864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,450 miles (+4,453)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 43,450 miles
- Test number
- 862456205134
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass38,997 miles (+3,888)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 38,997 miles
- Test number
- 856652268369
- 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)
Pass35,109 miles (+7,536)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 35,109 miles
- Test number
- 777084255041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,573 miles (+5,440)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 27,573 miles
- Test number
- 218645624022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 22,133 miles
- Test number
- 779298653040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,133 miles (+3,690)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,133 miles
- Test number
- 585538953078
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 18,443 miles
- Test number
- 617944212000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M40 AXA
- Does M40 AXA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M40 AXA is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M40 AXA?
- The MOT on M40 AXA is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M40 AXA done?
- M40 AXA was recorded at 112,617 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 6,440 miles a year.
- Has M40 AXA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M40 AXA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on M40 AXA 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 AXA find?
- M40 AXA passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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