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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

S40 LTSMOT history

S40 LTS is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 142,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

S40 LTS grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
142,551 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 LTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
12 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 LTS was last recorded at 142,551 miles on 1 May 2026, 10,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,378 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,173 miles
Average per year
10,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,551 miles
  • 2025 – 132,378 miles
  • 2024 – 117,004 miles
  • 2023 – 115,459 miles
  • 2022 – 103,421 miles
  • 2020 – 88,476 miles
  • 2019 – 77,120 miles
  • 2018 – 65,471 miles
  • 2017 – 49,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,551 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,551 miles (+10,173)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    142,551 miles
    Test number
    983292664577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,378 miles
    Test number
    870151650483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail132,378 miles (+15,374)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,378 miles
    Test number
    443911811321
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,004 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,004 miles
    Test number
    195662909887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,459 miles
    Test number
    273541589707
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner racks (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure undertray fitted not allowing full inspection (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail115,459 miles (+12,038)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,459 miles
    Test number
    314782418404
    • Repaired at testObligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner racks (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure undertray fitted not allowing full inspection (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,421 miles (+14,945)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    103,421 miles
    Test number
    997455245916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,476 miles (+11,356)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,476 miles
    Test number
    633349197056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,120 miles (+11,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,120 miles
    Test number
    726868419405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass65,471 miles (+15,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,471 miles
    Test number
    242797030855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass49,734 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,734 miles
    Test number
    448086774022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,522 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,522 miles
    Test number
    262006084235
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S40 LTS

Does S40 LTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LTS is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 LTS?
The MOT on S40 LTS is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 LTS done?
S40 LTS was recorded at 142,551 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 10,372 miles a year.
Has S40 LTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 LTS has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 LTS 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 LTS find?
S40 LTS passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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