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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 3,000 cc

T40 THSMOT history

T40 THS is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 125,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,969 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 THS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 THS was last recorded at 125,969 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,279 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
690 miles
Average per year
2,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,969 miles
  • 2025 – 125,279 miles
  • 2024 – 124,757 miles
  • 2023 – 124,510 miles
  • 2022 – 124,301 miles
  • 2021 – 124,008 miles
  • 2020 – 123,834 miles
  • 2019 – 123,075 miles
  • 2018 – 121,928 miles
  • 2017 – 120,813 miles
  • 2016 – 116,397 miles
  • 2015 – 114,721 miles
  • 2014 – 112,880 miles
  • 2013 – 110,958 miles
  • 2012 – 109,853 miles
  • 2011 – 108,942 miles
  • 2010 – 107,548 miles
  • 2009 – 105,415 miles
  • 2008 – 103,233 miles
  • 2007 – 98,019 miles
  • 2006 – 84,098 miles
  • 2005 – 75,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,969 miles
  • AdvisoryFront discs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,969 miles (+690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,969 miles
    Test number
    290995110958
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass125,279 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,279 miles
    Test number
    822632542288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,757 miles (+247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,757 miles
    Test number
    484469942840
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded at front jacking point
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,510 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,510 miles
    Test number
    398446770420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,486 miles (+185)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,486 miles
    Test number
    316587296366
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner faces

  6. Pass124,301 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,301 miles
    Test number
    183179633928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,008 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,008 miles
    Test number
    734953723487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,834 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,834 miles
    Test number
    345084622848
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

  9. Fail123,810 miles (+735)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,810 miles
    Test number
    640995147494
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

  10. Pass123,075 miles (+1,147)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,075 miles
    Test number
    199573826321
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass121,928 miles (+1,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,928 miles
    Test number
    178490055403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass120,813 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,813 miles
    Test number
    556381693231
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail120,789 miles (+4,392)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,789 miles
    Test number
    489777256874
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass116,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,397 miles
    Test number
    374537486449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,397 miles (+1,676)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,397 miles
    Test number
    719244670312
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass114,721 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,721 miles
    Test number
    334478334041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,880 miles (+1,922)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,880 miles
    Test number
    195540464213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass110,958 miles (+1,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    110,958 miles
    Test number
    469054533218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass109,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    109,853 miles
    Test number
    139946652209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail109,853 miles (+911)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,853 miles
    Test number
    208124952290
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass108,942 miles (+15)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,942 miles
    Test number
    236959121204
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear disc's scored

  22. Fail108,927 miles (+1,379)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,927 miles
    Test number
    808128421259
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear disc's scored
    • NoteCuts in n/s/f tyre also worn inner advise to change

  23. Pass107,548 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    107,548 miles
    Test number
    150631850283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r disc worn
    • NoteO/s/r disc worn

  24. Fail107,548 miles (+2,133)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,548 miles
    Test number
    333811850457
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r disc worn
    • NoteO/s/r disc worn

  25. Pass105,415 miles (+2,182)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    105,415 miles
    Test number
    110272559297
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSmall stone chip o/s windscreen /o/s parking brake reqiers attention

  26. Pass103,233 miles (+5,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    103,233 miles
    Test number
    771223358257
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass98,019 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    98,019 miles
    Test number
    151927357222
    • NoteSee advisory sheet 152297357238

  28. Fail98,019 miles (+13,921)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,019 miles
    Test number
    152297357238
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiperblades smearing screen

  29. Pass84,098 miles (+8,834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    84,098 miles
    Test number
    481244746246
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass75,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    75,264 miles
    Test number
    230228555242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 THS

Does T40 THS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 THS is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 THS?
The MOT on T40 THS is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 THS done?
T40 THS was recorded at 125,969 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 2,415 miles a year.
Has T40 THS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 THS has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 THS 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 THS find?
T40 THS passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front discs corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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