BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
T40 GCLMOT history
T40 GCL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,290 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 77,290 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,734 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 GCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 6 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 GCL was last recorded at 77,290 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,289 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,734 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 77,290 miles
- 2024 – 71,481 miles
- 2023 – 66,292 miles
- 2022 – 61,198 miles
- 2021 – 58,464 miles
- 2020 – 54,257 miles
- 2019 – 48,038 miles
- 2018 – 42,006 miles
- 2017 – 40,150 miles
- 2016 – 37,160 miles
- 2015 – 36,103 miles
- 2014 – 35,140 miles
- 2013 – 34,037 miles
- 2012 – 32,927 miles
- 2011 – 31,707 miles
- 2010 – 30,627 miles
- 2009 – 29,436 miles
- 2008 – 28,217 miles
- 2007 – 25,697 miles
- 2006 – 23,935 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,290 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking & damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes at unions to hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,290 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 77,290 miles
- Test number
- 647904548476
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking & damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail77,289 miles (+5,808)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,289 miles
- Test number
- 494345631621
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking & damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,481 miles (+5,189)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 71,481 miles
- Test number
- 722268131341
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass66,292 miles (+5,094)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 66,292 miles
- Test number
- 907187877307
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake caliper retaining clip missing
Pass61,198 miles (+2,734)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 61,198 miles
- Test number
- 551190213216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Pass58,464 miles (+4,207)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 58,464 miles
- Test number
- 607048204182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,257 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 54,257 miles
- Test number
- 515922785996
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes at unions to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail54,249 miles (+6,211)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,249 miles
- Test number
- 351118048834
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes at unions to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass48,038 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 48,038 miles
- Test number
- 962640902815
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail48,038 miles (+6,032)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,038 miles
- Test number
- 854536145469
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,006 miles (+1,856)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2019
- Odometer
- 42,006 miles
- Test number
- 986920088600
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inoperative and damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass40,150 miles (+2,990)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2018
- Odometer
- 40,150 miles
- Test number
- 919582039189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWipers smearing screen
Pass37,160 miles (+1,057)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 37,160 miles
- Test number
- 438938276851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,103 miles (+963)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 36,103 miles
- Test number
- 485566305154
- NoteOil leak
Pass35,140 miles (+1,103)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 35,140 miles
- Test number
- 266080624415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass34,037 miles (+1,110)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2014
- Odometer
- 34,037 miles
- Test number
- 398934313106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass32,927 miles (+1,220)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 32,927 miles
- Test number
- 817919902174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront fog lamp inop
Pass31,707 miles (+1,080)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 31,707 miles
- Test number
- 806676311187
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,627 miles (+1,191)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 30,627 miles
- Test number
- 184256020161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,436 miles (+1,219)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 29,436 miles
- Test number
- 424331219102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,217 miles (+2,520)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 28,217 miles
- Test number
- 474760028185
- NoteBoth rear indicator lamp bulbs going white.
Pass25,697 miles (+1,762)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 25,697 miles
- Test number
- 890603317148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,935 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 23,935 miles
- Test number
- 383768616172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCorrosion on both front brake discs.
- NoteUneven tyre wear on O/S/F tyre.
Questions about T40 GCL
- Does T40 GCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 GCL is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T40 GCL?
- The MOT on T40 GCL is valid until 28 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 GCL done?
- T40 GCL was recorded at 77,290 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 2,734 miles a year.
- Has T40 GCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 GCL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T40 GCL 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 GCL find?
- T40 GCL passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking & damage; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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