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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

S40 WYAMOT history

S40 WYA is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

S40 WYA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,472 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 WYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 WYA was last recorded at 113,472 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,451 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
6,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,472 miles
  • 2024 – 102,805 miles
  • 2023 – 85,667 miles
  • 2022 – 83,788 miles
  • 2021 – 81,015 miles
  • 2020 – 79,901 miles
  • 2019 – 76,607 miles
  • 2018 – 72,978 miles
  • 2017 – 69,785 miles
  • 2016 – 65,246 miles
  • 2015 – 60,089 miles
  • 2014 – 58,926 miles
  • 2013 – 40,668 miles
  • 2012 – 33,695 miles
  • 2011 – 22,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,472 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tinted (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer lamp crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,472 miles (+21)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,472 miles
    Test number
    463804529032
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tinted (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer lamp cracked
  2. Fail113,451 miles (+10,646)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,451 miles
    Test number
    544230449340
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tinted (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer lamp cracked
  3. Pass102,805 miles (+17,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,805 miles
    Test number
    548661566038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass85,667 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,667 miles
    Test number
    191131306647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,295 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,295 miles
    Test number
    574786656857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,788 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,788 miles
    Test number
    786263694991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,015 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,015 miles
    Test number
    424573121717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,901 miles (+3,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,901 miles
    Test number
    771611785326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass76,607 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,607 miles
    Test number
    441083959216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,978 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,978 miles
    Test number
    750275450263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,785 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,785 miles
    Test number
    421580886842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,246 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,246 miles
    Test number
    483138429462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,089 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,089 miles
    Test number
    725934665085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,926 miles
    Test number
    647245864220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,926 miles (+17,414)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,926 miles
    Test number
    128835964284
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOSF tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall
  16. Pass41,512 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,512 miles
    Test number
    216956714087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,668 miles (+6,973)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,668 miles
    Test number
    575245393278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,695 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,695 miles
    Test number
    157488092228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,594 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,594 miles
    Test number
    909300172249
    • NoteBoth front tyres,inner edges have worn very low
  20. Fail33,594 miles (+11,387)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,594 miles
    Test number
    157670772208
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres,inner edges have worn very low
  21. Pass22,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,207 miles
    Test number
    698120751209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 WYA

Does S40 WYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 WYA is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 WYA?
The MOT on S40 WYA is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 WYA done?
S40 WYA was recorded at 113,472 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,415 miles a year.
Has S40 WYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 WYA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 WYA 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 WYA find?
S40 WYA passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged tinted; nearside rear outer lamp cracked.

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