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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

S40 MBWMOT history

S40 MBW is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 155,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

S40 MBW white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
155,492 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 MBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 MBW was last recorded at 155,492 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 17,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
138,083 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
17,409 miles
Average per year
11,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,492 miles
  • 2025 – 138,083 miles
  • 2024 – 120,729 miles
  • 2023 – 100,243 miles
  • 2022 – 92,842 miles
  • 2021 – 87,514 miles
  • 2020 – 83,332 miles
  • 2019 – 77,392 miles
  • 2018 – 65,569 miles
  • 2016 – 54,951 miles
  • 2015 – 30,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,492 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,492 miles (+17,409)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    155,492 miles
    Test number
    327150089647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,083 miles (+17,354)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,083 miles
    Test number
    972557073250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,729 miles (+20,486)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    120,729 miles
    Test number
    932933306071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,243 miles (+7,401)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    100,243 miles
    Test number
    947288548489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,842 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,842 miles
    Test number
    938136246215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,514 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    87,514 miles
    Test number
    962699533581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,332 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,332 miles
    Test number
    587523263300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,392 miles (+11,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,392 miles
    Test number
    775509890336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/19RF (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass65,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,569 miles
    Test number
    921132675738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly cracking around inside tread
  10. Fail65,569 miles (+10,618)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,569 miles
    Test number
    884047349753
    • Repaired at testRear Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides inner tread (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly cracking around inside tread
  11. Pass54,951 miles (+23,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,951 miles
    Test number
    790349128977
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
  12. Pass30,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,961 miles
    Test number
    757033427574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S40 MBW

Does S40 MBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 MBW is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 MBW?
The MOT on S40 MBW is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 MBW done?
S40 MBW was recorded at 155,492 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 11,414 miles a year.
Has S40 MBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 MBW has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on S40 MBW 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 MBW find?
S40 MBW passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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