BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
V40 GABMOT history
V40 GAB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 152,921 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 152,921 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,623 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 GAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 14 Jan 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 GAB was last recorded at 152,921 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 13,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,231 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,690 miles
- Average per year
- 14,623 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,921 miles
- 2025 – 139,231 miles
- 2024 – 125,305 miles
- 2023 – 103,838 miles
- 2022 – 92,519 miles
- 2021 – 71,914 miles
- 2020 – 55,424 miles
- 2019 – 36,942 miles
- 2017 – 26,915 miles
- 2016 – 20,125 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,921 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
14 tests since 29 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,921 miles (+13,690)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 152,921 miles
- Test number
- 688657708575
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,231 miles (+13,926)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 139,231 miles
- Test number
- 632963331206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin on o/s/r inner pad may be worn thinner recommend brake inspection and or change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres beginning to bald on inner edge strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass125,305 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 125,305 miles
- Test number
- 366039538465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,304 miles (+21,466)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,304 miles
- Test number
- 876748180191
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass103,838 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 103,838 miles
- Test number
- 945649529191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,837 miles (+11,318)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,837 miles
- Test number
- 269499638642
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass92,519 miles (+20,605)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 92,519 miles
- Test number
- 225216559331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,914 miles (+16,490)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 71,914 miles
- Test number
- 632122728474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,424 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 55,424 miles
- Test number
- 965531700444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,424 miles (+18,482)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,424 miles
- Test number
- 744107814763
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass36,942 miles (+10,027)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 36,942 miles
- Test number
- 806169979647
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass26,915 miles (+6,790)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 26,915 miles
- Test number
- 612602058671
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,125 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 20,125 miles
- Test number
- 408955797077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,087 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,087 miles
- Test number
- 979161508585
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about V40 GAB
- Does V40 GAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 GAB is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V40 GAB?
- The MOT on V40 GAB is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 GAB done?
- V40 GAB was recorded at 152,921 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 14,623 miles a year.
- Has V40 GAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 GAB has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on V40 GAB 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 GAB find?
- V40 GAB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.
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