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BMW 645

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

V40 MBCMOT history

V40 MBC is a grey petrol BMW 645 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Dec 2025
Mileage
108,707 mi
At MOT on 28 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 MBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
645
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 MBC was last recorded at 108,707 miles on 28 Dec 2024, 784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,923 miles · 31 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
784 miles
Average per year
4,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,707 miles
  • 2023 – 107,923 miles
  • 2022 – 105,359 miles
  • 2021 – 103,817 miles
  • 2020 – 102,060 miles
  • 2019 – 98,794 miles
  • 2018 – 93,892 miles
  • 2017 – 85,946 miles
  • 2016 – 77,518 miles
  • 2015 – 68,451 miles
  • 2014 – 59,075 miles
  • 2013 – 57,681 miles
  • 2012 – 54,787 miles
  • 2011 – 49,762 miles
  • 2010 – 43,346 miles
  • 2009 – 37,207 miles
  • 2007 – 25,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,707 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil Leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front wheel rims dented

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Handbrake high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,707 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,707 miles
    Test number
    965297473220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,923 miles
    Test number
    150581847959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,922 miles (+2,563)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,922 miles
    Test number
    129281332531
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass105,359 miles (+1,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,359 miles
    Test number
    108543910678
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  5. Pass103,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,817 miles
    Test number
    344344730828
    • AdvisoryFront wheel rims dented
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail103,817 miles (+1,757)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,817 miles
    Test number
    488875897129
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel rims dented
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass102,060 miles (+3,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,060 miles
    Test number
    640575495054
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside rear suspention bush

  8. Pass98,794 miles (+4,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,794 miles
    Test number
    433082552578
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres nearly on wear bars

  9. Pass93,892 miles (+7,946)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,892 miles
    Test number
    615480276366
    • AdvisoryCentral Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass85,946 miles (+8,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,946 miles
    Test number
    488989491860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass77,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,518 miles
    Test number
    772183357744
    • AdvisoryAll wheel rims dented
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail77,518 miles (+9,067)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,518 miles
    Test number
    452402562499
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll wheel rims dented
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 2-3mm and inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  13. Pass68,451 miles (+9,376)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,451 miles
    Test number
    657090615182
    • NoteEngine area oil leak
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront wheel rims dented
    • NoteRear wheel rims dented

  14. Pass59,075 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,075 miles
    Test number
    278135734475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,681 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,681 miles
    Test number
    369314423278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,787 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,787 miles
    Test number
    229651842256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass54,787 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,787 miles
    Test number
    915591342274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,762 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,762 miles
    Test number
    309118241225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail49,762 miles (+6,416)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,762 miles
    Test number
    765625841279
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,346 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,346 miles
    Test number
    450126340270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,207 miles (+11,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,207 miles
    Test number
    274217039218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass25,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,224 miles
    Test number
    583605227310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 MBC

Does V40 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 MBC expired on 27 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 MBC?
The MOT on V40 MBC expired on 27 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 MBC done?
V40 MBC was recorded at 108,707 miles at its MOT on 28 Dec 2024, an average of 4,881 miles a year.
Has V40 MBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 MBC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V40 MBC 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 MBC find?
V40 MBC passed its latest MOT on 28 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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