
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryBrake warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Pass158,946 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 158,946 miles
- Test number
- 952558669056
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
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
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
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
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.
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)
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)
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)
Pass99,947 miles (+20,229)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 99,947 miles
- Test number
- 306743515240
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass62,464 miles (+14,647)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 62,464 miles
- Test number
- 248038903269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,817 miles (+17,039)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 47,817 miles
- Test number
- 905450212220
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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