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BMW X3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,494 cc

S40 VMMMOT history

S40 VMM is a grey petrol BMW X3 first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

S40 VMM grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,740 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 VMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 VMM was last recorded at 144,740 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 7,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,229 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,511 miles
Average per year
6,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,740 miles
  • 2025 – 137,229 miles
  • 2024 – 133,236 miles
  • 2023 – 129,207 miles
  • 2022 – 122,986 miles
  • 2021 – 117,780 miles
  • 2020 – 114,717 miles
  • 2019 – 108,818 miles
  • 2018 – 102,635 miles
  • 2017 – 98,929 miles
  • 2016 – 95,686 miles
  • 2015 – 86,523 miles
  • 2014 – 76,013 miles
  • 2012 – 66,492 miles
  • 2011 – 57,391 miles
  • 2010 – 48,906 miles
  • 2009 – 38,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,740 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,740 miles (+7,511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,740 miles
    Test number
    164243259819
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass137,229 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,229 miles
    Test number
    823227213860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,132 miles (+3,896)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,132 miles
    Test number
    388481254126
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass133,236 miles (+4,029)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,236 miles
    Test number
    954229969034
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,207 miles (+6,221)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,207 miles
    Test number
    351575691387
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,986 miles (+5,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,986 miles
    Test number
    432368619376
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,780 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,780 miles
    Test number
    354834144381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,717 miles
    Test number
    816624120703
    • 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))

  9. Fail114,715 miles (+5,897)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,715 miles
    Test number
    676738974010
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
    • AdvisoryN/s park brake low effort
    • 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))

  10. Pass108,818 miles (+6,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,818 miles
    Test number
    190313958409
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass102,635 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,635 miles
    Test number
    381357431739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,929 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,929 miles
    Test number
    227656151670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,686 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,686 miles
    Test number
    903470450468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,543 miles (+9,020)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,543 miles
    Test number
    983060563406
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 99v (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass86,523 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,523 miles
    Test number
    616478935157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,172 miles (+9,159)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,172 miles
    Test number
    107229875461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,013 miles (+9,521)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,013 miles
    Test number
    995952364066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,492 miles (+9,101)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,492 miles
    Test number
    399970752447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,391 miles (+8,485)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,391 miles
    Test number
    959320101219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,906 miles (+10,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,906 miles
    Test number
    342970850495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  21. Pass38,056 miles (+9,615)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,056 miles
    Test number
    964788049227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,441 miles
    Test number
    513063839077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 VMM

Does S40 VMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 VMM is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 VMM?
The MOT on S40 VMM is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 VMM done?
S40 VMM was recorded at 144,740 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,592 miles a year.
Has S40 VMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 VMM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 VMM 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 VMM find?
S40 VMM passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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