BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,997 cc
S40 APAMOT history
S40 APA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,734 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 109,734 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,790 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 APA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 30 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 APA was last recorded at 109,734 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 109,734 miles · 9 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,790 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,734 miles
- 2025 – 106,831 miles
- 2024 – 104,586 miles
- 2023 – 101,511 miles
- 2022 – 98,102 miles
- 2021 – 94,730 miles
- 2020 – 92,442 miles
- 2019 – 89,729 miles
- 2018 – 86,709 miles
- 2017 – 82,457 miles
- 2016 – 77,058 miles
- 2015 – 71,972 miles
- 2014 – 66,165 miles
- 2013 – 61,275 miles
- 2012 – 55,481 miles
- 2011 – 44,070 miles
- 2010 – 33,644 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,734 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Smoke test too clean to read.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,734 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 109,734 miles
- Test number
- 596447442409
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail109,734 miles (+2,903)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,734 miles
- Test number
- 131785611513
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass106,831 miles (+2,245)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 106,831 miles
- Test number
- 733333607298
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...
Pass104,586 miles (+3,075)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 104,586 miles
- Test number
- 149954448620
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...
Pass101,511 miles (+3,409)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 101,511 miles
- Test number
- 955837856255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,102 miles (+3,372)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 98,102 miles
- Test number
- 258681556486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,730 miles (+2,288)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 94,730 miles
- Test number
- 942093142358
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low and cracking slightly
Pass92,442 miles (+2,713)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 92,442 miles
- Test number
- 668865194258
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level below minimum, topped up 2 litres...
Pass89,729 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 89,729 miles
- Test number
- 308995104740
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail89,712 miles (+3,003)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,712 miles
- Test number
- 123462476032
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,709 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 86,709 miles
- Test number
- 730937386293
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySmoke test too clean to read.
Fail86,707 miles (+4,250)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,707 miles
- Test number
- 243959296803
- FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySmoke test too clean to read.
Pass82,457 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 82,457 miles
- Test number
- 836010569084
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp now cracking. (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail82,457 miles (+5,399)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,457 miles
- Test number
- 818291379677
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp now cracking. (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass77,058 miles (+5,086)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 77,058 miles
- Test number
- 175879169641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,972 miles (+5,807)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 71,972 miles
- Test number
- 878529245048
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteAll four valve stems split.
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracked.
Pass66,165 miles (+4,890)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 66,165 miles
- Test number
- 187027034091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,275 miles (+5,794)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 61,275 miles
- Test number
- 516913853010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,481 miles (+11,411)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 55,481 miles
- Test number
- 636483972053
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass44,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 44,070 miles
- Test number
- 315529781090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,070 miles (+10,426)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,070 miles
- Test number
- 308129781089
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded
Pass33,644 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 33,644 miles
- Test number
- 992555480070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,641 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,641 miles
- Test number
- 674864380068
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S40 APA
- Does S40 APA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 APA is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S40 APA?
- The MOT on S40 APA is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S40 APA done?
- S40 APA was recorded at 109,734 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,790 miles a year.
- Has S40 APA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 APA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S40 APA 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 APA find?
- S40 APA passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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