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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

ND 4040MOT history

ND 4040 is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 51,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

ND 4040 grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
51,318 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ND 4040
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ND 4040 was last recorded at 51,318 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,651 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
667 miles
Average per year
2,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,318 miles
  • 2025 – 50,651 miles
  • 2024 – 50,176 miles
  • 2023 – 48,324 miles
  • 2022 – 47,039 miles
  • 2021 – 45,263 miles
  • 2020 – 45,236 miles
  • 2019 – 44,092 miles
  • 2018 – 43,050 miles
  • 2017 – 40,876 miles
  • 2016 – 39,358 miles
  • 2015 – 37,951 miles
  • 2014 – 36,199 miles
  • 2013 – 35,301 miles
  • 2012 – 33,521 miles
  • 2011 – 25,856 miles
  • 2010 – 21,440 miles
  • 2009 – 15,559 miles
  • 2008 – 14,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,318 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,318 miles (+667)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    51,318 miles
    Test number
    331257724754
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass50,651 miles (+475)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    50,651 miles
    Test number
    730109279002
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective off side blade spires screen area (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass50,176 miles (+1,852)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,176 miles
    Test number
    371682983801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass48,324 miles (+1,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,324 miles
    Test number
    815898037034
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass47,039 miles (+1,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,039 miles
    Test number
    984854452830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear drive shaft outer boot housing slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass45,263 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,263 miles
    Test number
    282126785852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,236 miles
    Test number
    448348759695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,236 miles (+1,144)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,236 miles
    Test number
    178340549973
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass44,092 miles (+1,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,092 miles
    Test number
    825183394942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass43,050 miles (+2,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,050 miles
    Test number
    162935845292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner steering rack joint slight play

  11. Pass40,876 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    40,876 miles
    Test number
    287457354685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,358 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,358 miles
    Test number
    998986152203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,951 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,951 miles
    Test number
    278686955008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,199 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,199 miles
    Test number
    415123084068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,301 miles
    Test number
    998768983061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  16. Fail35,301 miles (+1,780)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,301 miles
    Test number
    689066083093
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass33,521 miles (+7,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,521 miles
    Test number
    715053782084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass25,856 miles (+4,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,856 miles
    Test number
    388281881029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass21,440 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,440 miles
    Test number
    404244470027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,559 miles (+1,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,559 miles
    Test number
    154060999003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass14,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    14,238 miles
    Test number
    543866428222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,238 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,238 miles
    Test number
    404126728282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsf tyre has damage to side wall

Questions about ND 4040

What vehicle is registration ND 4040 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ND 4040 on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does ND 4040 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ND 4040 is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on ND 4040?
The MOT on ND 4040 is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ND 4040 done?
ND 4040 was recorded at 51,318 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,056 miles a year.
Has ND 4040 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ND 4040 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on ND 4040 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 ND 4040 find?
ND 4040 passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge, and 4 more.

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