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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

V40 RALMOT history

V40 RAL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

V40 RAL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
123,104 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 RAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 RAL was last recorded at 123,104 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,065 miles · 14 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
5,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,104 miles
  • 2020 – 121,723 miles
  • 2019 – 119,266 miles
  • 2018 – 116,537 miles
  • 2017 – 113,638 miles
  • 2016 – 108,027 miles
  • 2015 – 103,729 miles
  • 2014 – 94,360 miles
  • 2013 – 89,351 miles
  • 2012 – 88,452 miles
  • 2011 – 79,909 miles
  • 2010 – 71,195 miles
  • 2009 – 62,374 miles
  • 2008 – 50,631 miles
  • 2007 – 41,022 miles
  • 2006 – 33,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,104 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,104 miles (+39)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,104 miles
    Test number
    444692563199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,065 miles (+1,342)10 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,065 miles
    Test number
    721383043456
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel stiff to turn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel stiff to turn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  3. Pass121,723 miles (+2,457)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,723 miles
    Test number
    427003890603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,266 miles
    Test number
    406222693581
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  5. Fail119,264 miles (+2,727)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,264 miles
    Test number
    100456081830
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating disc surface corroded (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  6. Pass116,537 miles (+2,899)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,537 miles
    Test number
    989320683983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and outer side wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  7. Pass113,638 miles (+5,611)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,638 miles
    Test number
    942184006222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront plate cracked
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  8. Pass108,027 miles (+4,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,027 miles
    Test number
    781742680450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass103,729 miles (+9,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,729 miles
    Test number
    872351045256
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass94,360 miles (+5,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,360 miles
    Test number
    186389944165
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass89,351 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,351 miles
    Test number
    668577953154
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail89,340 miles (+10)3 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,340 miles
    Test number
    877126253128
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail89,330 miles (+878)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,330 miles
    Test number
    656798863020
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass88,452 miles (+8,543)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,452 miles
    Test number
    495377202128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,909 miles (+8,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,909 miles
    Test number
    297103421430
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass71,195 miles (+8,821)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,195 miles
    Test number
    743336790019
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise nsf and nsr tyres cuts on side walls
    • NoteAdvise osr tyre has been a run flat and has slightly damaged side walls

  17. Pass62,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,374 miles
    Test number
    382010699082
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail62,374 miles (+11,743)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,374 miles
    Test number
    462940799053
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass50,631 miles (+9,609)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,631 miles
    Test number
    314537658017
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,022 miles (+7,951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,022 miles
    Test number
    172328057405
    • NoteColour r/o/s indicator. F/n/s tyre side wall, lump out.

  21. Pass33,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,071 miles
    Test number
    751026356041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 RAL

Does V40 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 RAL expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 RAL?
The MOT on V40 RAL expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 RAL done?
V40 RAL was recorded at 123,104 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 5,413 miles a year.
Has V40 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 RAL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V40 RAL 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 RAL find?
V40 RAL passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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