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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.

S40 LYD white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass181,310 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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)
  4. 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)
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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)
  14. Pass43,341 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,341 miles
    Test number
    300535513843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,219 miles (+18,591)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,219 miles
    Test number
    185492108390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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