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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

V40 JSTMOT history

V40 JST is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 87,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

V40 JST grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,983 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 JST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
15 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 JST was last recorded at 87,983 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 7,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,821 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,162 miles
Average per year
8,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,983 miles
  • 2025 – 80,821 miles
  • 2024 – 71,149 miles
  • 2023 – 61,134 miles
  • 2022 – 52,218 miles
  • 2021 – 44,531 miles
  • 2020 – 38,371 miles
  • 2019 – 29,954 miles
  • 2018 – 19,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Sidewall

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.

  • ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,983 miles (+7,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,983 miles
    Test number
    460405424962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Sidewall
  2. Pass80,821 miles (+9,672)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    930434171307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,149 miles (+10,015)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,149 miles
    Test number
    348398503999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,134 miles (+8,916)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,134 miles
    Test number
    330311750537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,218 miles (+7,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,218 miles
    Test number
    450802817632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass44,531 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,531 miles
    Test number
    496699243921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,371 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,371 miles
    Test number
    756068809526
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
    • AdvisoryALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS
  8. Fail38,371 miles (+8,417)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,371 miles
    Test number
    133230396848
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
    • AdvisoryALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS
  9. Pass29,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    29,954 miles
    Test number
    978060467816
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail29,954 miles (+10,952)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,954 miles
    Test number
    626865650648
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass19,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    19,002 miles
    Test number
    748038214292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about V40 JST

Does V40 JST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 JST is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 JST?
The MOT on V40 JST is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 JST done?
V40 JST was recorded at 87,983 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 8,643 miles a year.
Has V40 JST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 JST has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V40 JST 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 JST find?
V40 JST passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner nail in tyre sidewall.

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