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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

S40 SDBMOT history

S40 SDB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

S40 SDB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
105,695 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 SDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 SDB was last recorded at 105,695 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 3,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,139 miles · 21 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,556 miles
Average per year
4,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,695 miles
  • 2023 – 102,139 miles
  • 2022 – 92,793 miles
  • 2021 – 87,044 miles
  • 2020 – 84,393 miles
  • 2019 – 80,970 miles
  • 2018 – 75,470 miles
  • 2017 – 68,346 miles
  • 2016 – 65,715 miles
  • 2015 – 58,888 miles
  • 2014 – 46,853 miles
  • 2013 – 35,917 miles
  • 2012 – 34,288 miles
  • 2011 – 32,659 miles
  • 2010 – 30,970 miles
  • 2009 – 28,709 miles
  • 2008 – 27,445 miles
  • 2007 – 25,442 miles
  • 2006 – 22,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,695 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,695 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,695 miles
    Test number
    638279231441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,139 miles (+9,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,139 miles
    Test number
    914083056015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,793 miles
    Test number
    835081437773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,793 miles (+5,749)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,793 miles
    Test number
    493797211867
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass87,044 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,044 miles
    Test number
    474524651602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,034 miles (+2,641)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,034 miles
    Test number
    550120290862
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,393 miles (+3,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,393 miles
    Test number
    629319912099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass80,970 miles (+5,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,970 miles
    Test number
    795577837754
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four tyres protrude. (5.2.3 (f))

  9. Pass75,470 miles (+7,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,470 miles
    Test number
    614455899621
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre BADLY worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch N/S/R and N/S/F tyres show signs of having touched the arch at some point.

  10. Pass68,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,346 miles
    Test number
    546231450033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on shaker plate. (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail68,345 miles (+2,630)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,345 miles
    Test number
    297915188426
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush on shaker plate. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on shaker plate. (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass65,715 miles (+6,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,715 miles
    Test number
    645814885140
    • AdvisoryBoth front sidelight insecure

  13. Pass58,888 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,888 miles
    Test number
    689217905159
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail58,797 miles (+11,944)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,797 miles
    Test number
    878166605100
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass46,853 miles (+10,936)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,853 miles
    Test number
    126011904149
    • NoteAll tyres worn on inner edges and starting to crack

  16. Pass35,917 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,917 miles
    Test number
    296501103139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,288 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,288 miles
    Test number
    608733002139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,659 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,659 miles
    Test number
    105883331116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,970 miles
    Test number
    553101750047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,970 miles (+2,261)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,970 miles
    Test number
    861511950073
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass28,709 miles (+1,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,709 miles
    Test number
    192946759482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,445 miles
    Test number
    194732558433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,445 miles (+2,003)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,445 miles
    Test number
    130330158488
    • FailureBrake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass25,442 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,442 miles
    Test number
    303483257018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,157 miles
    Test number
    331903056066
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S40 SDB

Does S40 SDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 SDB expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 SDB?
The MOT on S40 SDB expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 SDB done?
S40 SDB was recorded at 105,695 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 4,460 miles a year.
Has S40 SDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 SDB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S40 SDB 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 SDB find?
S40 SDB passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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