BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,494 cc
S40 LBMMOT history
S40 LBM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,146 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 147,146 mi
- At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,851 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 LBM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 19 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 LBM was last recorded at 147,146 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 15,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 131,385 miles · 25 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 15,761 miles
- Average per year
- 7,851 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 147,146 miles
- 2024 – 131,385 miles
- 2023 – 114,984 miles
- 2022 – 99,770 miles
- 2021 – 93,777 miles
- 2020 – 89,112 miles
- 2019 – 85,031 miles
- 2018 – 79,505 miles
- 2017 – 72,143 miles
- 2016 – 64,248 miles
- 2015 – 58,933 miles
- 2014 – 54,056 miles
- 2013 – 47,849 miles
- 2012 – 40,991 miles
- 2011 – 32,808 miles
- 2010 – 25,389 miles
- 2009 – 18,883 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,146 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,146 miles (+15,761)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 147,146 miles
- Test number
- 436383836491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,385 miles (+16,401)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 131,385 miles
- Test number
- 592047529120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,984 miles (+15,214)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 114,984 miles
- Test number
- 192045927650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,770 miles (+12)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 99,770 miles
- Test number
- 682706716665
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail99,758 miles (+5,981)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,758 miles
- Test number
- 289138605002
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,777 miles (+4,665)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 93,777 miles
- Test number
- 317243376206
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass89,112 miles15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 89,112 miles
- Test number
- 639704172337
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at top (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing tops corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at top (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing tops corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear floor by the battery holder corroded , not seriously weakend
Fail89,112 miles (+4,081)1 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,112 miles
- Test number
- 337443340162
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at top (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing tops corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at top (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing tops corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear floor by the battery holder corroded , not seriously weakend
Pass85,031 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 85,031 miles
- Test number
- 321685162136
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes are soft
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Fail85,021 miles (+5,516)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,021 miles
- Test number
- 617288488811
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass79,505 miles6 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 79,505 miles
- Test number
- 600607715374
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail79,505 miles (+7,362)2 repaired6 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,505 miles
- Test number
- 150077106447
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass72,143 miles (+7,895)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 72,143 miles
- Test number
- 709339932319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
Pass64,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 64,248 miles
- Test number
- 116107601670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,248 miles (+5,315)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,248 miles
- Test number
- 945318688602
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass58,933 miles (+4,877)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 58,933 miles
- Test number
- 406864865195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,056 miles (+6,207)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 54,056 miles
- Test number
- 937301564134
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass47,849 miles (+6,858)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 47,849 miles
- Test number
- 557258053170
- NoteNumber plate on top for number plate front & back
Pass40,991 miles (+8,183)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 40,991 miles
- Test number
- 669490362131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,808 miles (+7,419)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 32,808 miles
- Test number
- 226618261484
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteO/S DISC CORRODED
- NoteTYRE WARNING LIGHT ON
Pass25,389 miles (+6,506)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 25,389 miles
- Test number
- 333960640150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 18,883 miles
- Test number
- 823738869114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,883 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,883 miles
- Test number
- 632338269141
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about S40 LBM
- Does S40 LBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LBM is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S40 LBM?
- The MOT on S40 LBM is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S40 LBM done?
- S40 LBM was recorded at 147,146 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 7,851 miles a year.
- Has S40 LBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 LBM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on S40 LBM 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 LBM find?
- S40 LBM passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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