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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

V40 VCPMOT history

V40 VCP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

V40 VCP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,661 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 VCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 VCP was last recorded at 81,661 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,630 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
3,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,661 miles
  • 2025 – 80,608 miles
  • 2024 – 79,809 miles
  • 2023 – 79,397 miles
  • 2022 – 78,770 miles
  • 2021 – 77,688 miles
  • 2019 – 75,932 miles
  • 2018 – 74,098 miles
  • 2017 – 72,970 miles
  • 2016 – 70,335 miles
  • 2015 – 61,666 miles
  • 2014 – 54,684 miles
  • 2013 – 44,035 miles
  • 2012 – 38,406 miles
  • 2011 – 30,734 miles
  • 2010 – 26,701 miles
  • 2009 – 22,322 miles
  • 2008 – 20,041 miles
  • 2007 – 16,976 miles
  • 2006 – 13,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,661 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,661 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,661 miles
    Test number
    630013722121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail81,630 miles (+1,022)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,630 miles
    Test number
    276869298861
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass80,608 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,608 miles
    Test number
    698039923072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,582 miles (+773)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,582 miles
    Test number
    831112587192
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,809 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,809 miles
    Test number
    993303121568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,397 miles (+627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,397 miles
    Test number
    249696317733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass78,770 miles (+1,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,770 miles
    Test number
    114513618400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass77,688 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,688 miles
    Test number
    715958411782
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail77,688 miles (+1,756)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,688 miles
    Test number
    716925024624
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass75,932 miles (+1,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,932 miles
    Test number
    359339964579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,098 miles (+1,128)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,098 miles
    Test number
    679656184350
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,970 miles (+2,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,970 miles
    Test number
    958872331644
    • AdvisoryCorroded front exhaust mountin

  13. Pass70,335 miles (+8,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,335 miles
    Test number
    698734450006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass61,666 miles (+6,982)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,666 miles
    Test number
    558016165162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass54,684 miles (+10,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,684 miles
    Test number
    187836174108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass44,035 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,035 miles
    Test number
    486290623110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,406 miles
    Test number
    236499992474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,406 miles (+7,672)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,406 miles
    Test number
    315838392125
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass30,734 miles (+4,033)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,734 miles
    Test number
    527018281147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,701 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,701 miles
    Test number
    291378380476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,322 miles
    Test number
    800221809251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,322 miles (+2,281)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,322 miles
    Test number
    601991809216
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail20,041 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,041 miles
    Test number
    184880198117
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly poor
    • NoteSlight wear on edges of all tyres

  24. Pass20,041 miles (+3,065)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,041 miles
    Test number
    791800798120
    • NoteFront wipers slightly poor
    • NoteSlight wear on edges of all tyres

  25. Pass16,976 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,976 miles
    Test number
    520887587156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,230 miles
    Test number
    492507376117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail13,228 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,228 miles
    Test number
    850077076145
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about V40 VCP

Does V40 VCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 VCP is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 VCP?
The MOT on V40 VCP is valid until 9 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 VCP done?
V40 VCP was recorded at 81,661 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 3,416 miles a year.
Has V40 VCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 VCP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 VCP 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 VCP find?
V40 VCP passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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