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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S40 KHEMOT history

S40 KHE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

S40 KHE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
136,813 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 KHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 KHE was last recorded at 136,813 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 5,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,881 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,932 miles
Average per year
9,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,813 miles
  • 2025 – 130,881 miles
  • 2024 – 125,295 miles
  • 2023 – 118,181 miles
  • 2022 – 112,417 miles
  • 2021 – 101,551 miles
  • 2020 – 86,934 miles
  • 2019 – 71,722 miles
  • 2018 – 59,171 miles
  • 2017 – 48,887 miles
  • 2016 – 38,950 miles
  • 2015 – 28,606 miles
  • 2014 – 19,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,813 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,813 miles (+5,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    136,813 miles
    Test number
    888042086271
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass130,881 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,881 miles
    Test number
    426546921858
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail130,881 miles (+5,586)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,881 miles
    Test number
    949372904300
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass125,295 miles (+7,114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,295 miles
    Test number
    374996117731
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass118,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,181 miles
    Test number
    556332108379
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail118,181 miles (+5,764)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,181 miles
    Test number
    469390578182
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass112,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,417 miles
    Test number
    288597319976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail112,417 miles (+10,866)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,417 miles
    Test number
    287854129022
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass101,551 miles (+14,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,551 miles
    Test number
    352635659842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass86,934 miles (+15,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,934 miles
    Test number
    228711923984
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met the requirements, Needs adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting visual on testable components
  11. Pass71,722 miles (+12,551)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,722 miles
    Test number
    561499776820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,171 miles (+10,284)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,171 miles
    Test number
    159729505960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,887 miles (+9,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,887 miles
    Test number
    568129828324
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Pass38,950 miles (+10,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,950 miles
    Test number
    997958241567
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Pass28,606 miles (+9,544)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,606 miles
    Test number
    302363744554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    19,062 miles
    Test number
    618696494269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 KHE

Does S40 KHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 KHE is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 KHE?
The MOT on S40 KHE is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 KHE done?
S40 KHE was recorded at 136,813 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 9,813 miles a year.
Has S40 KHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 KHE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 KHE 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 KHE find?
S40 KHE passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.

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