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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.

S40 FEN black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass140,290 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  • AdvisoryWet conditions

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass57,180 miles (+14,010)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,180 miles
    Test number
    339297185188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. 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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