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BMW 635

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

T40 DGWMOT history

T40 DGW is a black diesel BMW 635 first used on 27 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
172,345 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 DGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
635
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 DGW was last recorded at 172,345 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,878 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
7,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,345 miles
  • 2025 – 167,363 miles
  • 2024 – 162,165 miles
  • 2023 – 158,038 miles
  • 2022 – 152,817 miles
  • 2021 – 147,132 miles
  • 2020 – 142,903 miles
  • 2019 – 136,597 miles
  • 2018 – 131,088 miles
  • 2017 – 122,666 miles
  • 2016 – 114,545 miles
  • 2015 – 105,822 miles
  • 2014 – 95,157 miles
  • 2013 – 87,026 miles
  • 2012 – 70,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,345 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,345 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    172,345 miles
    Test number
    597923609048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail171,878 miles (+4,515)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,878 miles
    Test number
    340654774963
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s very slight dampness (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust brace corroded off

  3. Pass167,363 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,363 miles
    Test number
    373469030362
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail167,363 miles (+5,198)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,363 miles
    Test number
    306017358775
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,165 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    162,165 miles
    Test number
    454259803341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail162,165 miles (+4,127)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,165 miles
    Test number
    627779699734
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyres wearing on edges

  7. Pass158,038 miles (+5,221)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    158,038 miles
    Test number
    678744077493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass152,817 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,817 miles
    Test number
    305048873741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail152,817 miles (+5,685)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,817 miles
    Test number
    400292966044
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass147,132 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,132 miles
    Test number
    947828009458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes coming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes coming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail147,132 miles (+4,229)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,132 miles
    Test number
    222357232211
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes coming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes coming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass142,903 miles (+6,306)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,903 miles
    Test number
    897446260471
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Has split on edges. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass136,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    136,597 miles
    Test number
    391565778708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail136,597 miles (+5,509)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,597 miles
    Test number
    334091531535
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass131,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    131,088 miles
    Test number
    953898725022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail131,087 miles (+8,421)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,087 miles
    Test number
    109199142321
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass122,666 miles (+8,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,666 miles
    Test number
    490963507908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass114,545 miles (+8,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,545 miles
    Test number
    572917077809
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on raised edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass105,822 miles (+10,665)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,822 miles
    Test number
    557624155035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front washer jets poor.

  20. Pass95,157 miles (+8,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    529813744065
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass87,026 miles (+16,483)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,026 miles
    Test number
    169653653499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,543 miles
    Test number
    529102852028
    • 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)

Questions about T40 DGW

Does T40 DGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 DGW is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 DGW?
The MOT on T40 DGW is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 DGW done?
T40 DGW was recorded at 172,345 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,223 miles a year.
Has T40 DGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 DGW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 DGW 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 DGW find?
T40 DGW passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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