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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 3,999 cc

S40 RUVMOT history

S40 RUV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 72,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

S40 RUV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,043 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 RUV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 RUV was last recorded at 72,043 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,737 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,306 miles
Average per year
5,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,043 miles
  • 2024 – 70,737 miles
  • 2023 – 66,118 miles
  • 2022 – 60,642 miles
  • 2021 – 52,378 miles
  • 2020 – 43,037 miles
  • 2019 – 32,805 miles
  • 2018 – 25,782 miles
  • 2017 – 18,416 miles
  • 2016 – 15,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,043 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,043 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,043 miles
    Test number
    764557973892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,737 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,737 miles
    Test number
    782227450339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,118 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,118 miles
    Test number
    484346203190
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower large under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail66,115 miles (+5,473)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,115 miles
    Test number
    823473550001
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower large under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass60,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,642 miles
    Test number
    493941326043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail60,640 miles (+8,262)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    242816081390
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass52,378 miles (+9,341)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,378 miles
    Test number
    380196330892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass43,037 miles (+10,232)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,037 miles
    Test number
    954914116400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,805 miles
    Test number
    384941098334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,804 miles (+7,022)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,804 miles
    Test number
    117544149453
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damaged
  11. Pass25,782 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    25,782 miles
    Test number
    775583236084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,416 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    18,416 miles
    Test number
    796646601504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,813 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    15,813 miles
    Test number
    966136752232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,432 miles
    Test number
    187960814352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 RUV

Does S40 RUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 RUV is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 RUV?
The MOT on S40 RUV is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 RUV done?
S40 RUV was recorded at 72,043 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,876 miles a year.
Has S40 RUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 RUV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 RUV 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 RUV find?
S40 RUV passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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