
BMW X3
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
S40 FENMOT history
S40 FEN is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 17 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 140,290 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 140,290 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,423 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 FEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 17 Jan 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 FEN was last recorded at 140,290 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 9,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,524 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,766 miles
- Average per year
- 12,423 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,290 miles
- 2025 – 130,524 miles
- 2024 – 118,401 miles
- 2023 – 106,438 miles
- 2022 – 92,562 miles
- 2021 – 78,173 miles
- 2020 – 70,289 miles
- 2019 – 57,180 miles
- 2018 – 43,170 miles
- 2017 – 28,863 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
- AdvisoryWet conditions
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.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 17 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,290 miles (+9,766)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 140,290 miles
- Test number
- 438567026289
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
- AdvisoryWet conditions
Pass130,524 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 130,524 miles
- Test number
- 510865867963
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail130,524 miles (+12,123)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,524 miles
- Test number
- 317949965348
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass118,401 miles (+11,963)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 118,401 miles
- Test number
- 706899875029
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass106,438 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 106,438 miles
- Test number
- 510021334744
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail106,438 miles (+13,876)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,438 miles
- Test number
- 338286486897
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass92,562 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 92,562 miles
- Test number
- 736472839184
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection
- AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection
Fail92,560 miles (+14,387)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,560 miles
- Test number
- 656368370569
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn outer edge and has cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection
- AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection
Pass78,173 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 78,173 miles
- Test number
- 406319113266
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail78,173 miles (+7,884)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,173 miles
- Test number
- 492800202553
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass70,289 miles (+50)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 70,289 miles
- Test number
- 971272679309
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail70,239 miles (+13,059)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,239 miles
- Test number
- 318087124172
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,180 miles (+14,010)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 57,180 miles
- Test number
- 339297185188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,170 miles (+14,307)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 43,170 miles
- Test number
- 878600518926
- AdvisoryDiesel smoke test passed trigger point not met
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass28,863 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 28,863 miles
- Test number
- 373656904779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S40 FEN
- Does S40 FEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 FEN is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S40 FEN?
- The MOT on S40 FEN is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S40 FEN done?
- S40 FEN was recorded at 140,290 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 12,423 miles a year.
- Has S40 FEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 FEN has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on S40 FEN 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 FEN find?
- S40 FEN passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; under trays and engine covers fitted; wet conditions.
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