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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

S40 SRKMOT history

S40 SRK is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

S40 SRK red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,888 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 SRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 SRK was last recorded at 99,888 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,457 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
431 miles
Average per year
3,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,888 miles
  • 2025 – 99,457 miles
  • 2024 – 98,869 miles
  • 2023 – 98,337 miles
  • 2022 – 97,386 miles
  • 2021 – 96,635 miles
  • 2020 – 95,680 miles
  • 2019 – 93,548 miles
  • 2018 – 92,343 miles
  • 2017 – 90,840 miles
  • 2016 – 88,918 miles
  • 2015 – 87,528 miles
  • 2014 – 85,904 miles
  • 2013 – 83,282 miles
  • 2012 – 76,969 miles
  • 2011 – 75,562 miles
  • 2010 – 73,627 miles
  • 2009 – 68,003 miles
  • 2008 – 59,446 miles
  • 2007 – 48,226 miles
  • 2006 – 39,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,888 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,888 miles (+431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,888 miles
    Test number
    407261041238
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,457 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,457 miles
    Test number
    641866365061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail99,456 miles (+587)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,456 miles
    Test number
    331095337376
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,869 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,869 miles
    Test number
    683707921313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,867 miles (+530)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,867 miles
    Test number
    704661208479
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass98,337 miles (+951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,337 miles
    Test number
    707591314467
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,386 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,386 miles
    Test number
    454569699771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,635 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,635 miles
    Test number
    878806614958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,680 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,680 miles
    Test number
    779954003024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,548 miles
    Test number
    663120270144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,548 miles (+1,205)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,548 miles
    Test number
    122716464298
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass92,343 miles (+1,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,343 miles
    Test number
    922283406152
    • 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)

  13. Pass90,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,840 miles
    Test number
    411617729345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,840 miles (+1,922)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,840 miles
    Test number
    937845576312
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass88,918 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,918 miles
    Test number
    145346491346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,528 miles
    Test number
    228495305130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,528 miles (+1,624)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,528 miles
    Test number
    397514705166
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass85,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,904 miles
    Test number
    539722914152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,901 miles (+2,619)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,901 miles
    Test number
    276952614440
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass83,282 miles (+6,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,282 miles
    Test number
    836106613109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass76,969 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,969 miles
    Test number
    646671512169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,562 miles
    Test number
    165560211111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail75,562 miles (+1,935)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,562 miles
    Test number
    409900011156
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass73,627 miles (+5,624)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,627 miles
    Test number
    334061210123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRemoved windscreen obstruction

  25. Pass68,003 miles (+8,557)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    68,003 miles
    Test number
    784124719102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,446 miles (+11,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,446 miles
    Test number
    152242888152
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)

  27. Pass48,226 miles (+9,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,226 miles
    Test number
    484701787174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass39,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,024 miles
    Test number
    321112686196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 SRK

Does S40 SRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 SRK is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 SRK?
The MOT on S40 SRK is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 SRK done?
S40 SRK was recorded at 99,888 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,000 miles a year.
Has S40 SRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 SRK has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 SRK 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 SRK find?
S40 SRK passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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