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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

T40 NGBMOT history

T40 NGB is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 104,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
104,166 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 NGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 NGB was last recorded at 104,166 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,803 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,363 miles
Average per year
4,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,166 miles
  • 2025 – 102,803 miles
  • 2024 – 96,225 miles
  • 2023 – 94,544 miles
  • 2022 – 91,107 miles
  • 2021 – 85,639 miles
  • 2019 – 82,121 miles
  • 2018 – 79,732 miles
  • 2016 – 74,198 miles
  • 2015 – 64,893 miles
  • 2014 – 57,523 miles
  • 2013 – 52,470 miles
  • 2012 – 45,335 miles
  • 2011 – 37,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,166 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUndertrays installed obscuring some components

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,166 miles (+1,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    104,166 miles
    Test number
    739585283556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays installed obscuring some components

  2. Pass102,803 miles (+6,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    102,803 miles
    Test number
    177181670143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  3. Pass96,225 miles (+1,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,225 miles
    Test number
    237923113517
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,544 miles
    Test number
    934356958736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,541 miles (+3,434)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,541 miles
    Test number
    910801177170
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,107 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,107 miles
    Test number
    144252330985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,639 miles (+3,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,639 miles
    Test number
    152217138611
    • AdvisoryBolts holding front exhaust join corroding
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting old
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,121 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,121 miles
    Test number
    742966899886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,732 miles (+5,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,732 miles
    Test number
    925429648210
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass74,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,198 miles
    Test number
    666140933237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail74,198 miles (+9,305)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,198 miles
    Test number
    951982896360
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass64,893 miles (+7,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,893 miles
    Test number
    772741358714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass57,523 miles (+5,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,523 miles
    Test number
    578651824260
    • 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)

  14. Pass52,470 miles (+7,135)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,470 miles
    Test number
    557595033268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,335 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,335 miles
    Test number
    586704912297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,969 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,969 miles
    Test number
    475833641201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,948 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,948 miles
    Test number
    567067731295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,946 miles2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,946 miles
    Test number
    395226831416
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about T40 NGB

Does T40 NGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 NGB is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 NGB?
The MOT on T40 NGB is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 NGB done?
T40 NGB was recorded at 104,166 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,440 miles a year.
Has T40 NGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 NGB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 NGB 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 NGB find?
T40 NGB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; undertrays installed obscuring some components.

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