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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

V40 PWBMOT history

V40 PWB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 61,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

V40 PWB silver 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 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,512 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 PWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 PWB was last recorded at 61,512 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,578 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,934 miles
Average per year
1,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,512 miles
  • 2025 – 57,578 miles
  • 2024 – 55,848 miles
  • 2023 – 53,388 miles
  • 2022 – 53,309 miles
  • 2021 – 53,239 miles
  • 2020 – 53,107 miles
  • 2019 – 53,056 miles
  • 2018 – 52,851 miles
  • 2017 – 52,641 miles
  • 2016 – 52,415 miles
  • 2015 – 52,107 miles
  • 2014 – 51,470 miles
  • 2013 – 50,451 miles
  • 2012 – 48,915 miles
  • 2011 – 47,248 miles
  • 2010 – 45,248 miles
  • 2009 – 43,468 miles
  • 2008 – 39,161 miles
  • 2007 – 34,402 miles
  • 2006 – 29,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,512 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,512 miles (+3,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,512 miles
    Test number
    413513980640
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass57,578 miles (+1,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,578 miles
    Test number
    249045295620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass55,848 miles (+2,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,848 miles
    Test number
    949536514990
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass53,388 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,388 miles
    Test number
    290413403369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,309 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,309 miles
    Test number
    337472926793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass53,239 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,239 miles
    Test number
    669615384387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,107 miles
    Test number
    126234559229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail53,107 miles (+51)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,107 miles
    Test number
    302701986259
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick broken (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass53,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,056 miles
    Test number
    851235753098
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail53,048 miles (+197)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,048 miles
    Test number
    485467277925
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass52,851 miles (+210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,851 miles
    Test number
    124932064719
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass52,641 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,641 miles
    Test number
    696086500208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,415 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,415 miles
    Test number
    790157327757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,107 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    500952568518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,470 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,470 miles
    Test number
    198450564264
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail51,470 miles (+1,019)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,470 miles
    Test number
    826169454229
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass50,451 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,451 miles
    Test number
    878579153212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,915 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,915 miles
    Test number
    959481062288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,248 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,248 miles
    Test number
    505805161256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,248 miles
    Test number
    331285140414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,248 miles (+1,780)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,248 miles
    Test number
    881375340292
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass43,468 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    860418239212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,454 miles (+4,293)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,454 miles
    Test number
    674327339233
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass39,161 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,161 miles
    Test number
    760258368247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,402 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,402 miles
    Test number
    833522967287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,418 miles
    Test number
    240436266285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 PWB

Does V40 PWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 PWB is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 PWB?
The MOT on V40 PWB is valid until 24 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 PWB done?
V40 PWB was recorded at 61,512 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 1,608 miles a year.
Has V40 PWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 PWB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V40 PWB 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 PWB find?
V40 PWB passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at fuel tank; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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