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BMW M3

White · Petrol · 2009 · 3,999 cc

M40 AYYMOT history

M40 AYY is a white petrol BMW M3 first used on 10 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 94,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2025.

M40 AYY white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2026
Mileage
94,985 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M40 AYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M40 AYY was last recorded at 94,985 miles on 12 Jul 2025, 6,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,100 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6,885 miles
Average per year
5,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,985 miles
  • 2024 – 88,100 miles
  • 2023 – 86,721 miles
  • 2022 – 85,103 miles
  • 2021 – 80,675 miles
  • 2020 – 72,959 miles
  • 2019 – 66,566 miles
  • 2018 – 60,773 miles
  • 2016 – 57,936 miles
  • 2015 – 52,730 miles
  • 2014 – 29,676 miles
  • 2013 – 21,529 miles
  • 2012 – 19,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,985 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,985 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,985 miles
    Test number
    119257962251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,100 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,100 miles
    Test number
    340838445432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,721 miles (+1,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,721 miles
    Test number
    465645203933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass85,103 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,103 miles
    Test number
    470842255036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,675 miles (+7,716)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    910815131933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,959 miles (+6,393)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    72,959 miles
    Test number
    366253924813
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass66,566 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,566 miles
    Test number
    750305798927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,559 miles (+5,786)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,559 miles
    Test number
    520376639647
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass60,773 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,773 miles
    Test number
    146681122072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,936 miles (+5,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,936 miles
    Test number
    339548583893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass52,730 miles (+8,443)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,730 miles
    Test number
    141398987431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,287 miles (+14,611)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,287 miles
    Test number
    997605085058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,676 miles (+8,147)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,676 miles
    Test number
    145416384097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,529 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,529 miles
    Test number
    678701073005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,601 miles
    Test number
    247483672100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M40 AYY

Does M40 AYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M40 AYY expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M40 AYY?
The MOT on M40 AYY expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M40 AYY done?
M40 AYY was recorded at 94,985 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2025, an average of 5,774 miles a year.
Has M40 AYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M40 AYY has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on M40 AYY 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 AYY find?
M40 AYY passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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