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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

T40 BDHMOT history

T40 BDH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 73,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
73,723 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 BDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 BDH was last recorded at 73,723 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 13,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,024 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,699 miles
Average per year
7,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,723 miles
  • 2024 – 60,024 miles
  • 2023 – 42,688 miles
  • 2022 – 31,670 miles
  • 2021 – 26,464 miles
  • 2020 – 24,637 miles
  • 2019 – 22,078 miles
  • 2018 – 18,318 miles
  • 2017 – 14,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,723 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,723 miles (+13,699)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    73,723 miles
    Test number
    430288941582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass60,024 miles (+17,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    60,024 miles
    Test number
    819598374778
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass42,688 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    42,688 miles
    Test number
    755618534279
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail42,644 miles (+10,974)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,644 miles
    Test number
    873839520478
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass31,670 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    31,670 miles
    Test number
    270240880911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,464 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    26,464 miles
    Test number
    407662383805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,637 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    24,637 miles
    Test number
    206028800635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,078 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,078 miles
    Test number
    715437862894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    18,318 miles
    Test number
    393523337284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail18,318 miles (+3,979)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,318 miles
    Test number
    475117265183
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass14,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    14,339 miles
    Test number
    846303756442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 BDH

Does T40 BDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 BDH is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T40 BDH?
The MOT on T40 BDH is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 BDH done?
T40 BDH was recorded at 73,723 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 7,426 miles a year.
Has T40 BDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 BDH has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 BDH 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 T40 BDH find?
T40 BDH passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 3 more.

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