BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

S40 AHCMOT history

S40 AHC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

S40 AHC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
96,757 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,159 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S40 AHC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S40 AHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 AHC was last recorded at 96,757 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 1,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,603 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,154 miles
Average per year
4,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,757 miles
  • 2024 – 95,603 miles
  • 2022 – 92,247 miles
  • 2021 – 87,092 miles
  • 2020 – 84,270 miles
  • 2019 – 81,387 miles
  • 2018 – 77,990 miles
  • 2017 – 66,324 miles
  • 2016 – 46,375 miles
  • 2015 – 44,149 miles
  • 2014 – 42,428 miles
  • 2013 – 41,046 miles
  • 2012 – 39,303 miles
  • 2011 – 32,548 miles
  • 2010 – 27,394 miles
  • 2009 – 23,708 miles
  • 2008 – 21,763 miles
  • 2007 – 18,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,757 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexies (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,757 miles (+1,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,757 miles
    Test number
    920457498789
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexies (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass95,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,603 miles
    Test number
    830001315753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail95,603 miles (+3,356)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,603 miles
    Test number
    314366115714
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass92,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,247 miles
    Test number
    795245579593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,247 miles (+5,155)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,247 miles
    Test number
    200961173807
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass87,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,092 miles
    Test number
    308452640785
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail87,092 miles (+2,822)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,092 miles
    Test number
    749500412866
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs sensor not connected (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass84,270 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,270 miles
    Test number
    938508372263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,387 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,387 miles
    Test number
    458664584468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,990 miles (+11,666)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,990 miles
    Test number
    773216385149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,324 miles (+19,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,324 miles
    Test number
    402763744229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
  12. Pass46,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,375 miles
    Test number
    198992333797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail46,375 miles (+2,226)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,375 miles
    Test number
    130329798602
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass44,149 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,149 miles
    Test number
    288470275186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,428 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,428 miles
    Test number
    288274364422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,046 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,046 miles
    Test number
    975301073144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,303 miles (+6,755)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,303 miles
    Test number
    537500872173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,548 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,548 miles
    Test number
    227872341026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,394 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,394 miles
    Test number
    101119320473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,708 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,708 miles
    Test number
    283949409057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,763 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,763 miles
    Test number
    364888608085
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  22. Pass21,763 miles (+3,138)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,763 miles
    Test number
    973928208019
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  23. Pass18,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,625 miles
    Test number
    350019407074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 AHC

Does S40 AHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 AHC expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 AHC?
The MOT on S40 AHC expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 AHC done?
S40 AHC was recorded at 96,757 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 4,159 miles a year.
Has S40 AHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 AHC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 AHC 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 S40 AHC find?
S40 AHC passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexies.

Browse all S40A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.