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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,895 cc

S40 SJPMOT history

S40 SJP is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

S40 SJP grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
90,624 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 SJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 SJP was last recorded at 90,624 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 2,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,274 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,350 miles
Average per year
5,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,624 miles
  • 2025 – 88,274 miles
  • 2024 – 85,281 miles
  • 2022 – 83,011 miles
  • 2021 – 78,644 miles
  • 2020 – 75,641 miles
  • 2019 – 71,911 miles
  • 2018 – 64,783 miles
  • 2017 – 51,083 miles
  • 2016 – 38,661 miles
  • 2015 – 29,996 miles
  • 2014 – 24,518 miles
  • 2013 – 21,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,624 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    90,624 miles
    Test number
    902201694324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,624 miles (+2,350)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,624 miles
    Test number
    652978839478
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass88,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,274 miles
    Test number
    784761587982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail88,274 miles (+2,993)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,274 miles
    Test number
    862368178553
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass85,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,281 miles
    Test number
    333121262827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail85,281 miles (+2,270)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,281 miles
    Test number
    690228660577
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass83,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    83,011 miles
    Test number
    510329998530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail83,011 miles (+4,367)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,011 miles
    Test number
    551121599783
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass78,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,644 miles
    Test number
    394517557040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,644 miles (+3,003)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,644 miles
    Test number
    695030125908
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
  11. Pass75,641 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,641 miles
    Test number
    888610724129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,911 miles (+7,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,911 miles
    Test number
    735567704916
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass64,783 miles (+13,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,783 miles
    Test number
    922430421667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass51,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,083 miles
    Test number
    703915771150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,080 miles (+12,419)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,080 miles
    Test number
    719537779432
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
  16. Pass38,661 miles (+8,665)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,661 miles
    Test number
    204326322978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,996 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,996 miles
    Test number
    877557505276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,518 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,518 miles
    Test number
    785795104288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,652 miles
    Test number
    395572113211
    • 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 SJP

Does S40 SJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 SJP is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 SJP?
The MOT on S40 SJP is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 SJP done?
S40 SJP was recorded at 90,624 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 5,516 miles a year.
Has S40 SJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 SJP has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 SJP 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 SJP find?
S40 SJP passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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