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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,997 cc

S40 ELXMOT history

S40 ELX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 174,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

S40 ELX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2026
Mileage
174,483 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 ELX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 ELX was last recorded at 174,483 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 6,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,340 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,143 miles
Average per year
13,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,483 miles
  • 2024 – 168,340 miles
  • 2023 – 152,199 miles
  • 2022 – 126,521 miles
  • 2021 – 108,528 miles
  • 2020 – 94,016 miles
  • 2019 – 76,376 miles
  • 2018 – 72,682 miles
  • 2017 – 56,812 miles
  • 2016 – 49,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,483 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,483 miles (+6,143)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    174,483 miles
    Test number
    650014255604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    168,340 miles
    Test number
    779559985321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail168,340 miles (+16,141)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,340 miles
    Test number
    290108045476
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass152,199 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    152,199 miles
    Test number
    116466077000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,169 miles (+25,648)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,169 miles
    Test number
    223815238646
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
  6. Pass126,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,521 miles
    Test number
    444976721127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,521 miles (+17,993)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,521 miles
    Test number
    696925737257
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass108,528 miles (+14,512)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,528 miles
    Test number
    908212403461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,016 miles (+17,640)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,016 miles
    Test number
    435615865652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,376 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,376 miles
    Test number
    987364622755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,682 miles (+15,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,682 miles
    Test number
    741807527625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass56,812 miles (+7,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,812 miles
    Test number
    159492850333
    • AdvisoryITEMS REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION (MOT FAIL)
  13. Pass49,509 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,509 miles
    Test number
    783239028022
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

Questions about S40 ELX

Does S40 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 ELX expired on 8 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 ELX?
The MOT on S40 ELX expired on 8 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 ELX done?
S40 ELX was recorded at 174,483 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 13,968 miles a year.
Has S40 ELX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 ELX has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 ELX 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 ELX find?
S40 ELX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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