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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,497 cc

S40 EYJMOT history

S40 EYJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

S40 EYJ blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,366 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 EYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 EYJ was last recorded at 122,366 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 4,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,111 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,255 miles
Average per year
6,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,366 miles
  • 2025 – 118,111 miles
  • 2024 – 112,821 miles
  • 2023 – 106,205 miles
  • 2022 – 97,522 miles
  • 2021 – 89,878 miles
  • 2020 – 82,249 miles
  • 2019 – 75,776 miles
  • 2018 – 69,381 miles
  • 2017 – 63,725 miles
  • 2016 – 55,707 miles
  • 2015 – 48,755 miles
  • 2014 – 40,274 miles
  • 2013 – 36,651 miles
  • 2012 – 32,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,366 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,366 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,366 miles
    Test number
    798454004096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,111 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,111 miles
    Test number
    974438661312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,821 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,821 miles
    Test number
    386212747798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,205 miles (+8,683)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,205 miles
    Test number
    952983628945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,522 miles
    Test number
    760147601987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,522 miles (+7,644)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,522 miles
    Test number
    422038589335
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass89,878 miles (+7,629)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,878 miles
    Test number
    944796735697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,249 miles (+6,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,249 miles
    Test number
    194203860414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass75,776 miles (+6,395)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,776 miles
    Test number
    985575470695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,381 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,381 miles
    Test number
    637058247121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,725 miles (+8,018)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,725 miles
    Test number
    232899513112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,707 miles (+6,952)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,707 miles
    Test number
    458553623151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,755 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    666046881562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,991 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,991 miles
    Test number
    259179945186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,274 miles (+3,623)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,274 miles
    Test number
    199016834182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWater ingress in nearside wing repeater
  16. Pass36,651 miles (+4,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,651 miles
    Test number
    286610653119
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass32,388 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,388 miles
    Test number
    556452932102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail32,388 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,388 miles
    Test number
    937212132187
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S40 EYJ

Does S40 EYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 EYJ is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 EYJ?
The MOT on S40 EYJ is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 EYJ done?
S40 EYJ was recorded at 122,366 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,293 miles a year.
Has S40 EYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 EYJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S40 EYJ 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 EYJ find?
S40 EYJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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