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BMW K Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,157 cc

V40 HLOMOT history

V40 HLO is a grey petrol BMW K Series first used on 8 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 53,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
53,473 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 HLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
K Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,157 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 HLO was last recorded at 53,473 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 2,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,382 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,091 miles
Average per year
2,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,473 miles
  • 2025 – 51,382 miles
  • 2024 – 49,941 miles
  • 2023 – 48,885 miles
  • 2022 – 47,713 miles
  • 2021 – 45,917 miles
  • 2020 – 44,770 miles
  • 2019 – 43,464 miles
  • 2018 – 41,564 miles
  • 2017 – 40,228 miles
  • 2016 – 36,994 miles
  • 2015 – 33,986 miles
  • 2014 – 31,049 miles
  • 2013 – 27,420 miles
  • 2012 – 25,109 miles
  • 2011 – 21,810 miles
  • 2010 – 18,649 miles
  • 2009 – 14,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,473 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,473 miles (+2,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    53,473 miles
    Test number
    324985771422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass51,382 miles (+1,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    51,382 miles
    Test number
    131586628976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass49,941 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    49,941 miles
    Test number
    630856656678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass48,885 miles (+1,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,885 miles
    Test number
    202292245347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass47,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    47,713 miles
    Test number
    532171268203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail47,713 miles (+1,796)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,713 miles
    Test number
    684282301653
    • MajorRear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake brake has high spots when wheel rotated slowly (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass45,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    45,917 miles
    Test number
    612924557250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,917 miles (+1,147)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,917 miles
    Test number
    700696913382
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass44,770 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    44,770 miles
    Test number
    582141107193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,464 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,464 miles
    Test number
    548261383194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,564 miles (+1,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,564 miles
    Test number
    117674536273
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  12. Pass40,228 miles (+3,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,228 miles
    Test number
    667090888763
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  13. Pass36,994 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,994 miles
    Test number
    286823897650
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  14. Fail36,978 miles (+2,992)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,978 miles
    Test number
    664549872854
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

  15. Pass33,986 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,986 miles
    Test number
    615437995012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,049 miles (+3,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,049 miles
    Test number
    947339994005
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  17. Pass27,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,420 miles
    Test number
    358374593018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,420 miles (+2,311)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,420 miles
    Test number
    556504193060
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  19. Pass25,109 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,109 miles
    Test number
    605592482034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,810 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,810 miles
    Test number
    857008581006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,649 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,649 miles
    Test number
    944912080030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,557 miles
    Test number
    363809469002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 HLO

Does V40 HLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 HLO is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 HLO?
The MOT on V40 HLO is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 HLO done?
V40 HLO was recorded at 53,473 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 2,312 miles a year.
Has V40 HLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 HLO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V40 HLO 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 HLO find?
V40 HLO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.

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