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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

T40 DHGMOT history

T40 DHG is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
153,602 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 DHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 DHG was last recorded at 153,602 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 1,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,409 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,193 miles
Average per year
6,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,602 miles
  • 2024 – 152,409 miles
  • 2023 – 149,975 miles
  • 2022 – 145,945 miles
  • 2021 – 142,274 miles
  • 2020 – 139,703 miles
  • 2019 – 133,141 miles
  • 2018 – 129,621 miles
  • 2017 – 123,079 miles
  • 2016 – 115,999 miles
  • 2015 – 106,443 miles
  • 2014 – 100,059 miles
  • 2013 – 96,732 miles
  • 2012 – 87,835 miles
  • 2011 – 74,028 miles
  • 2010 – 61,002 miles
  • 2009 – 51,719 miles
  • 2008 – 36,660 miles
  • 2007 – 24,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,602 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,602 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    153,602 miles
    Test number
    166400999167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,409 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,409 miles
    Test number
    826049940587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,975 miles
    Test number
    575199517249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,975 miles (+4,030)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,975 miles
    Test number
    771558895661
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass145,945 miles (+3,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,945 miles
    Test number
    494447249270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,274 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,274 miles
    Test number
    779450687669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,703 miles (+6,562)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,703 miles
    Test number
    704833156854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,141 miles
    Test number
    887218826541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,141 miles (+3,520)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,141 miles
    Test number
    573631740080
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass129,621 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    129,621 miles
    Test number
    539339252159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail129,614 miles (+6,535)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,614 miles
    Test number
    741068883555
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass123,079 miles (+7,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,079 miles
    Test number
    718992255916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass115,999 miles (+9,556)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,999 miles
    Test number
    824005357493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,443 miles (+6,384)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,443 miles
    Test number
    899412525043
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDiff oil leak

  15. Pass100,059 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,059 miles
    Test number
    959203144010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,732 miles
    Test number
    518222753018
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail96,732 miles (+8,897)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,732 miles
    Test number
    765069343047
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass87,835 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,835 miles
    Test number
    498910492048
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail87,835 miles (+13,807)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,835 miles
    Test number
    259939782046
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass74,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,028 miles
    Test number
    648834421187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,028 miles (+13,026)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,028 miles
    Test number
    785043021149
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  22. Pass61,002 miles (+9,283)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,002 miles
    Test number
    154112580094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    430288679005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,719 miles (+15,059)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    124966479426
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  25. Pass36,660 miles (+11,765)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,660 miles
    Test number
    511773338055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,895 miles
    Test number
    242046047018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 DHG

Does T40 DHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 DHG is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T40 DHG?
The MOT on T40 DHG is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 DHG done?
T40 DHG was recorded at 153,602 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 6,896 miles a year.
Has T40 DHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 DHG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 DHG 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 DHG find?
T40 DHG passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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