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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

S40 NYLMOT history

S40 NYL is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 3 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

S40 NYL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
127,364 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 NYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 NYL was last recorded at 127,364 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,102 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
262 miles
Average per year
4,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,364 miles
  • 2023 – 127,102 miles
  • 2021 – 126,575 miles
  • 2020 – 120,644 miles
  • 2019 – 112,351 miles
  • 2018 – 106,713 miles
  • 2017 – 100,246 miles
  • 2016 – 92,549 miles
  • 2015 – 87,977 miles
  • 2014 – 82,908 miles
  • 2013 – 74,334 miles
  • 2012 – 66,106 miles
  • 2011 – 65,849 miles
  • 2010 – 63,450 miles
  • 2009 – 62,945 miles
  • 2008 – 57,597 miles
  • 2007 – 43,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,364 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,364 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,364 miles
    Test number
    800077221151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,102 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,102 miles
    Test number
    674068316751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,575 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,575 miles
    Test number
    586473078220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,644 miles (+8,293)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,644 miles
    Test number
    458156194205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,351 miles (+5,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,351 miles
    Test number
    466724781737
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,713 miles (+6,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,713 miles
    Test number
    468322363805
    • AdvisoryRear height corrector deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

  7. Pass100,246 miles (+7,697)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,246 miles
    Test number
    747811664323
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  8. Pass92,549 miles (+4,572)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,549 miles
    Test number
    242690959590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,977 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,977 miles
    Test number
    977801705264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail87,957 miles (+5,049)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,957 miles
    Test number
    617976795126
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass82,908 miles (+8,574)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,908 miles
    Test number
    639290034114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,334 miles (+8,228)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,334 miles
    Test number
    838066513176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,106 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    277831822471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,849 miles (+2,399)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,849 miles
    Test number
    118531451227
    • NoteN/s/r lens condensated
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear wheel bearings not checked due to diff stiffness

  15. Pass63,450 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,450 miles
    Test number
    954609070237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,945 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,945 miles
    Test number
    110382079269
    • NoteAdvisory slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

  17. Fail62,936 miles (+5,339)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,936 miles
    Test number
    631451079297
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteAdvisory o/s/f flasher repeater bulb slightly discoloured
    • NoteAdvisory slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

  18. Pass57,597 miles (+14,230)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,597 miles
    Test number
    203741688252
    • NoteHandbrake binding on slightly
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres worn to limit

  19. Pass43,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,367 miles
    Test number
    632744037295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 NYL

Does S40 NYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 NYL expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 NYL?
The MOT on S40 NYL expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 NYL done?
S40 NYL was recorded at 127,364 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 4,906 miles a year.
Has S40 NYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 NYL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on S40 NYL 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 NYL find?
S40 NYL passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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