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BMW 118

Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L11 FEVMOT history

L11 FEV is a green petrol BMW 118 first used on 3 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 158,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

L11 FEV green BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
158,946 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 FEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 FEV was last recorded at 158,946 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2015: 39,775 miles, lower than 99,947 miles on 1 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,941 miles · 31 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
12,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,946 miles
  • 2019 – 151,001 miles
  • 2017 – 149,668 miles
  • 2016 – 135,186 miles
  • 2015 – 39,775 miles
  • 2014 – 79,718 miles
  • 2013 – 62,464 miles
  • 2012 – 47,817 miles
  • 2011 – 30,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,946 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,946 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    158,946 miles
    Test number
    952558669056
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
  2. Fail158,941 miles (+7,940)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,941 miles
    Test number
    571560961666
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
  3. Pass151,001 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,001 miles
    Test number
    453899834784
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc's rusty
  4. Fail151,001 miles (+1,333)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,001 miles
    Test number
    591630077831
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc's rusty
  5. Pass149,668 miles (+14,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    149,668 miles
    Test number
    225652043003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking.
  6. Pass135,186 miles (+94)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    135,186 miles
    Test number
    634233722028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  7. Fail135,092 miles (+95,317)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,092 miles
    Test number
    105346019078
    • FailureExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  8. Fail39,775 miles (-60,172)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,775 miles
    Test number
    929345915201
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass99,947 miles (+20,229)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,947 miles
    Test number
    306743515240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,718 miles (+17,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,718 miles
    Test number
    548027004251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass62,464 miles (+14,647)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,464 miles
    Test number
    248038903269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,817 miles (+17,039)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,817 miles
    Test number
    905450212220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,778 miles
    Test number
    178619801230
    • 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)

Questions about L11 FEV

Does L11 FEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L11 FEV expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L11 FEV?
The MOT on L11 FEV expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L11 FEV done?
L11 FEV was recorded at 158,946 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 12,188 miles a year.
Has L11 FEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 FEV has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L11 FEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L11 FEV find?
L11 FEV passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: brake warning light on.

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