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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T40 DPMMOT history

T40 DPM is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,091 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 DPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 DPM was last recorded at 75,091 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 2,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2018: 50,841 miles, lower than 52,049 miles on 27 Jun 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,073 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,018 miles
Average per year
3,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,091 miles
  • 2025 – 73,073 miles
  • 2024 – 71,264 miles
  • 2023 – 70,029 miles
  • 2022 – 68,812 miles
  • 2021 – 67,684 miles
  • 2020 – 65,350 miles
  • 2019 – 59,821 miles
  • 2018 – 50,841 miles
  • 2017 – 52,049 miles
  • 2016 – 45,679 miles
  • 2015 – 36,911 miles
  • 2014 – 33,671 miles
  • 2013 – 27,762 miles
  • 2012 – 20,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,091 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,091 miles (+2,018)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,091 miles
    Test number
    464944156690
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass73,073 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,073 miles
    Test number
    662151478967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,264 miles
    Test number
    467487791757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail71,264 miles (+1,235)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,264 miles
    Test number
    427722827001
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,029 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    896782788928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,812 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,812 miles
    Test number
    206758923778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,684 miles (+2,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,684 miles
    Test number
    197657992629
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass65,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,350 miles
    Test number
    111498829290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Fail65,350 miles (+5,529)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,350 miles
    Test number
    311674003782
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Pass59,821 miles (+8,980)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,821 miles
    Test number
    965656443996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,841 miles (-1,208)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,841 miles
    Test number
    948257507128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,049 miles
    Test number
    898377859541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,049 miles (+6,370)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,049 miles
    Test number
    957763504464
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass45,679 miles (+8,768)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,679 miles
    Test number
    202336021812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,911 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,911 miles
    Test number
    585169255138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,671 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,671 miles
    Test number
    675987054108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,762 miles (+7,278)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,762 miles
    Test number
    987918773137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,484 miles
    Test number
    229880982419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 DPM

Does T40 DPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 DPM is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 DPM?
The MOT on T40 DPM is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 DPM done?
T40 DPM was recorded at 75,091 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,882 miles a year.
Has T40 DPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 DPM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T40 DPM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 DPM find?
T40 DPM passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively inners; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexy; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, and 2 more.

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