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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V40 NODMOT history

V40 NOD is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 187,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

V40 NOD grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
187,922 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 NOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 NOD was last recorded at 187,922 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 6,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,031 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,891 miles
Average per year
13,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,922 miles
  • 2025 – 181,031 miles
  • 2024 – 177,203 miles
  • 2023 – 160,085 miles
  • 2022 – 135,360 miles
  • 2021 – 108,963 miles
  • 2020 – 90,742 miles
  • 2019 – 77,009 miles
  • 2018 – 63,797 miles
  • 2017 – 55,780 miles
  • 2016 – 48,696 miles
  • 2015 – 35,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,922 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    187,922 miles
    Test number
    506544785554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

  2. Fail187,922 miles (+6,891)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,922 miles
    Test number
    683928704074
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

  3. Pass181,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    181,031 miles
    Test number
    913826710605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail181,031 miles (+3,828)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,031 miles
    Test number
    605897809239
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass177,203 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    177,203 miles
    Test number
    764861908535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer plastic sill cover
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail177,202 miles (+17,117)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,202 miles
    Test number
    871124063835
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer plastic sill cover
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass160,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,085 miles
    Test number
    718806635688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,085 miles (+24,725)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,085 miles
    Test number
    253136277123
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass135,360 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,360 miles
    Test number
    852085572062
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail135,360 miles (+26,397)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,360 miles
    Test number
    271954006370
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass108,963 miles (+18,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,963 miles
    Test number
    567966984565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass90,742 miles (+13,733)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,742 miles
    Test number
    156758696300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,009 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,009 miles
    Test number
    803002141212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,350 miles (+8,553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,350 miles
    Test number
    624820854977
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seat belts due to seat covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

  15. Pass63,797 miles (+8,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,797 miles
    Test number
    701286808730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass55,780 miles (+7,084)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,780 miles
    Test number
    621245974442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,696 miles (+12,725)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,696 miles
    Test number
    810864113512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,971 miles
    Test number
    655341865157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 NOD

Does V40 NOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 NOD is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 NOD?
The MOT on V40 NOD is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 NOD done?
V40 NOD was recorded at 187,922 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 13,990 miles a year.
Has V40 NOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 NOD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 NOD 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 NOD find?
V40 NOD passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

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