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BMW 320

Orange · Petrol · 2018 · 1,998 cc

S40 VARMOT history

S40 VAR is an orange petrol BMW 320 first used on 1 Nov 2018. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 43,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

S40 VAR orange BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
43,745 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 VAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
320
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
1 Nov 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 VAR was last recorded at 43,745 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 3,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,068 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,677 miles
Average per year
5,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,745 miles
  • 2025 – 40,068 miles
  • 2024 – 35,033 miles
  • 2023 – 31,568 miles
  • 2022 – 24,810 miles
  • 2021 – 17,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,745 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 28 Oct 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,745 miles (+3,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    43,745 miles
    Test number
    948752518135
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass40,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    40,068 miles
    Test number
    981609417771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail40,068 miles (+5,035)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,068 miles
    Test number
    548739577643
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass35,033 miles (+3,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    35,033 miles
    Test number
    672317721514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass31,568 miles (+6,758)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    31,568 miles
    Test number
    423222952647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,810 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    24,810 miles
    Test number
    599209479679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    17,784 miles
    Test number
    534588565191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 VAR

Does S40 VAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 VAR is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 VAR?
The MOT on S40 VAR is valid until 31 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 VAR done?
S40 VAR was recorded at 43,745 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,236 miles a year.
Has S40 VAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 VAR has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 VAR 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 VAR find?
S40 VAR passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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