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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

V40 BLOMOT history

V40 BLO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

V40 BLO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
124,843 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 BLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 BLO was last recorded at 124,843 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 4,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,630 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,213 miles
Average per year
6,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,843 miles
  • 2024 – 120,630 miles
  • 2023 – 115,990 miles
  • 2022 – 109,984 miles
  • 2021 – 105,161 miles
  • 2020 – 101,348 miles
  • 2019 – 95,423 miles
  • 2018 – 88,579 miles
  • 2017 – 81,079 miles
  • 2016 – 72,990 miles
  • 2015 – 63,820 miles
  • 2014 – 60,349 miles
  • 2013 – 49,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,843 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    124,843 miles
    Test number
    889527502626
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty
  2. Fail124,843 miles (+4,213)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,843 miles
    Test number
    727760689260
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty
  3. Pass120,630 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,630 miles
    Test number
    570213763149
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail120,630 miles (+4,640)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,630 miles
    Test number
    840332239501
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass115,990 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,990 miles
    Test number
    270217887246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,225 miles
    Test number
    321700771015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,225 miles (+2,241)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,225 miles
    Test number
    217700009996
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass109,984 miles (+10)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,984 miles
    Test number
    681105396492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBreak pad warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack noisy
  9. Fail109,974 miles (+4,813)2 dangerous4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,974 miles
    Test number
    967018860780
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBreak pad warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack noisy
  10. Pass105,161 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,161 miles
    Test number
    683300384906
    • AdvisoryHandbrake/Parking Brake Very Close To The End It's Working Travel- Advise Customer Will Need Further Investigations.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outter Edges- Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail105,161 miles (+9)5 major3 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,161 miles
    Test number
    161118636241
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most Rear Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most Rear Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Most Rear Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Most Rear Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake/Parking Brake Very Close To The End Of It's Working Travel- Advise Further Investigations
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail105,152 miles (+3,804)1 dangerous5 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,152 miles
    Test number
    714757830103
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative damaged)(not cleaning headlights (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative damaged)(not cleaning headlights (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight aims are on the lower limits
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smearing windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake assembly noisy/rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub lower rose bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damaged and requires attention soon
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  13. Pass101,348 miles (+5,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,348 miles
    Test number
    993862671803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass95,423 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,423 miles
    Test number
    789764491100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc facings starting to corrode
  15. Fail95,423 miles (+6,844)3 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,423 miles
    Test number
    291836622010
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc facings starting to corrode
  16. Pass88,579 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    643038229719
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Fail88,533 miles (+7,454)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,533 miles
    Test number
    314260285243
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass81,079 miles (+8,089)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,079 miles
    Test number
    172194227575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,990 miles (+9,170)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,990 miles
    Test number
    918592079714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,820 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    338742315181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,349 miles (+11,179)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,349 miles
    Test number
    299017374271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,170 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,170 miles
    Test number
    406639443201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel has been repaired in three places (dangerous)
  23. Fail49,170 miles (+595)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,170 miles
    Test number
    726738743250
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel has been repaired in three places (dangerous)
  24. Fail48,575 miles3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,575 miles
    Test number
    508442743258
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has small cut in the inside
    • NoteOffside Rear wheel has been welded

Questions about V40 BLO

Does V40 BLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 BLO is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V40 BLO?
The MOT on V40 BLO is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 BLO done?
V40 BLO was recorded at 124,843 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,195 miles a year.
Has V40 BLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 BLO has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 BLO 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 V40 BLO find?
V40 BLO passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear subframe rusty.

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