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Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 2,979 cc

V40 RLYMOT history

V40 RLY is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 29,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

V40 RLY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
29,450 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 RLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 RLY was last recorded at 29,450 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,438 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,450 miles
  • 2025 – 29,438 miles
  • 2024 – 29,126 miles
  • 2023 – 29,033 miles
  • 2022 – 28,867 miles
  • 2021 – 28,160 miles
  • 2020 – 26,998 miles
  • 2019 – 24,739 miles
  • 2018 – 20,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,450 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,450 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    29,450 miles
    Test number
    569919693508
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass29,438 miles (+312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    29,438 miles
    Test number
    718375186655
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished, and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, also perished (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass29,126 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    29,126 miles
    Test number
    626253996336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass29,033 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    29,033 miles
    Test number
    583340293786
    • AdvisoryRear differential bush split not resulting in excess movement
  5. Pass28,867 miles (+707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    28,867 miles
    Test number
    179748511928
    • AdvisoryRear differential mounting bush splitting (not resulting in excess movement)
  6. Pass28,160 miles (+1,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    28,160 miles
    Test number
    445312815041
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Differential bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass26,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    26,998 miles
    Test number
    327305908199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail26,998 miles (+2,259)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,998 miles
    Test number
    215365979964
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  9. Pass24,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    24,739 miles
    Test number
    769226504568
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Fail24,739 miles (+4,691)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,739 miles
    Test number
    957203271125
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass20,048 miles (+977)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,048 miles
    Test number
    308240441631
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  12. Pass19,071 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    19,071 miles
    Test number
    393522344704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail19,068 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,068 miles
    Test number
    531763663086
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Questions about V40 RLY

Does V40 RLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 RLY is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 RLY?
The MOT on V40 RLY is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 RLY done?
V40 RLY was recorded at 29,450 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,258 miles a year.
Has V40 RLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 RLY has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on V40 RLY 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 RLY find?
V40 RLY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres.

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