BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc
V40 NAPMOT history
V40 NAP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 90,127 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 90,127 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,047 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 NAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 3 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 NAP was last recorded at 90,127 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 3,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 86,237 miles · 13 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,890 miles
- Average per year
- 4,047 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,127 miles
- 2024 – 86,237 miles
- 2023 – 80,319 miles
- 2022 – 74,289 miles
- 2021 – 74,151 miles
- 2020 – 72,242 miles
- 2019 – 63,922 miles
- 2018 – 61,712 miles
- 2017 – 58,326 miles
- 2016 – 51,264 miles
- 2015 – 49,545 miles
- 2014 – 45,082 miles
- 2013 – 41,959 miles
- 2011 – 34,720 miles
- 2010 – 29,607 miles
- 2009 – 28,896 miles
- 2008 – 17,143 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,127 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Hand brake weak both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,127 miles (+3,890)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 90,127 miles
- Test number
- 716845807011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,237 miles (+5,918)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 86,237 miles
- Test number
- 136461824892
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake performance could be improved, passed at 19%.
Pass80,319 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 80,319 miles
- Test number
- 530578723673
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight cracking between treads
- AdvisoryOffside mirror cassing repaired with tape
Fail80,319 miles (+6,030)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,319 miles
- Test number
- 176262346784
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight cracking between treads
- AdvisoryOffside mirror cassing repaired with tape
Pass74,289 miles (+138)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 74,289 miles
- Test number
- 557084218334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,151 miles (+1,909)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 74,151 miles
- Test number
- 764604174948
- AdvisoryHand brake weak both sides
Pass72,242 miles (+8,320)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 72,242 miles
- Test number
- 363166662151
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHand brake weak both sides
Pass63,922 miles (+2,210)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 63,922 miles
- Test number
- 108931055183
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass61,712 miles (+3,386)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 61,712 miles
- Test number
- 676197566760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,326 miles (+7,062)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 58,326 miles
- Test number
- 582872795652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,264 miles (+1,719)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 51,264 miles
- Test number
- 290144596514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,545 miles (+4,463)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 49,545 miles
- Test number
- 636741905162
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,082 miles (+3,123)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 45,082 miles
- Test number
- 249362294027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,959 miles (+7,239)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 41,959 miles
- Test number
- 598074293070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,720 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 34,720 miles
- Test number
- 395286531264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,720 miles (+1,391)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,720 miles
- Test number
- 529454231205
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass33,329 miles (+3,722)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 33,329 miles
- Test number
- 297436021477
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass29,607 miles (+711)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 29,607 miles
- Test number
- 670140720146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,896 miles (+11,753)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 28,896 miles
- Test number
- 704424149339
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,143 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 17,143 miles
- Test number
- 422818878040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V40 NAP
- Does V40 NAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 NAP is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V40 NAP?
- The MOT on V40 NAP is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 NAP done?
- V40 NAP was recorded at 90,127 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,047 miles a year.
- Has V40 NAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 NAP has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on V40 NAP 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 NAP find?
- V40 NAP passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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