
BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
S40 LYDMOT history
S40 LYD is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 181,310 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 181,310 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 15,369 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 LYD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 23 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 LYD was last recorded at 181,310 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 18,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,160 miles · 13 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18,150 miles
- Average per year
- 15,369 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,310 miles
- 2025 – 163,160 miles
- 2024 – 149,421 miles
- 2023 – 133,894 miles
- 2022 – 118,808 miles
- 2021 – 103,263 miles
- 2020 – 91,486 miles
- 2019 – 74,451 miles
- 2018 – 57,303 miles
- 2017 – 43,341 miles
- 2016 – 40,219 miles
- 2015 – 21,628 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front slight knock from os steering rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 22 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,310 miles (+18,150)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 181,310 miles
- Test number
- 189062073493
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass163,160 miles (+13,739)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 163,160 miles
- Test number
- 923374596482
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass149,421 miles (+46)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 149,421 miles
- Test number
- 295856384446
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail149,375 miles (+15,481)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,375 miles
- Test number
- 965670017508
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detatched at top (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass133,894 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 133,894 miles
- Test number
- 204439135232
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight knock from os steering rack
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail133,891 miles (+15,083)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,891 miles
- Test number
- 866522476057
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight knock from os steering rack
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,808 miles (+15,545)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 118,808 miles
- Test number
- 899580352760
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,263 miles (+11,777)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 103,263 miles
- Test number
- 278957938390
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass91,486 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 91,486 miles
- Test number
- 214675891764
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Fail91,480 miles (+17,029)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,480 miles
- Test number
- 208239296128
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass74,451 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 74,451 miles
- Test number
- 366126851097
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail74,439 miles (+17,136)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,439 miles
- Test number
- 760994362349
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly cracked in tread.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOSF tyre wearing more on outer edge but no cords present at time of test.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass57,303 miles (+13,962)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 57,303 miles
- Test number
- 648729355195
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass43,341 miles (+3,122)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 43,341 miles
- Test number
- 300535513843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,219 miles (+18,591)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 40,219 miles
- Test number
- 185492108390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 21,628 miles
- Test number
- 656108154765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S40 LYD
- Does S40 LYD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LYD is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S40 LYD?
- The MOT on S40 LYD is valid until 12 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 LYD done?
- S40 LYD was recorded at 181,310 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 15,369 miles a year.
- Has S40 LYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 LYD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on S40 LYD 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 LYD find?
- S40 LYD passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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