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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,998 cc

S40 TWLMOT history

S40 TWL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 87,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

S40 TWL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,484 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 TWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
15 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 TWL was last recorded at 87,484 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2020: 45,125 miles, lower than 45,126 miles on 10 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,465 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
8,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,484 miles
  • 2024 – 79,669 miles
  • 2023 – 64,264 miles
  • 2022 – 57,561 miles
  • 2021 – 54,893 miles
  • 2020 – 45,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,484 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.

  • Slight knocking on steering/suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front tyres slightly scrubbing on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 10 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,484 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,484 miles
    Test number
    752842831145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,465 miles (+7,796)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,465 miles
    Test number
    611626210522
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre Both rears
  3. Pass79,669 miles (+5,720)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    754183910235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,949 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,949 miles
    Test number
    807995856122
    • AdvisorySlight knocking on steering/suspension
  5. Fail73,919 miles (+9,655)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,919 miles
    Test number
    593244298121
    • MajorOffside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight knocking on steering/suspension
  6. Pass64,264 miles (+6,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,264 miles
    Test number
    171576179549
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
  7. Pass57,561 miles (+2,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    57,561 miles
    Test number
    208067591185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass54,893 miles (+9,768)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,893 miles
    Test number
    557418711456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,125 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,125 miles
    Test number
    452926972796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly scrubbing on both edges
  10. Fail45,126 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,126 miles
    Test number
    311975250751
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly scrubbing on both edges

Questions about S40 TWL

Does S40 TWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 TWL is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 TWL?
The MOT on S40 TWL is valid until 26 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 TWL done?
S40 TWL was recorded at 87,484 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 8,395 miles a year.
Has S40 TWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 TWL has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 TWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 TWL find?
S40 TWL passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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