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BMW X1

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L40 BTLMOT history

L40 BTL is a blue diesel BMW X1 first used on 19 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L40 BTL blue BMW X1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,638 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 BTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X1
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 BTL was last recorded at 86,638 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,269 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,369 miles
Average per year
5,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,638 miles
  • 2025 – 82,269 miles
  • 2023 – 78,867 miles
  • 2022 – 74,059 miles
  • 2021 – 69,754 miles
  • 2020 – 65,493 miles
  • 2019 – 63,247 miles
  • 2018 – 54,596 miles
  • 2017 – 40,485 miles
  • 2016 – 33,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,638 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,638 miles (+4,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,638 miles
    Test number
    732137881859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,269 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,269 miles
    Test number
    138639968340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,867 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,867 miles
    Test number
    298962369790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,059 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,059 miles
    Test number
    399647032443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,754 miles (+4,261)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,754 miles
    Test number
    170132092834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,493 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,493 miles
    Test number
    834838951982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,247 miles (+1,352)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,247 miles
    Test number
    148559432342
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,895 miles (+7,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,895 miles
    Test number
    650773990758
    • AdvisoryRear Non obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Pass54,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,596 miles
    Test number
    146057081417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,595 miles (+14,110)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,595 miles
    Test number
    699111583720
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass40,485 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,485 miles
    Test number
    259922229510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,725 miles (+705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,725 miles
    Test number
    180409369589
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  13. Pass33,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,020 miles
    Test number
    894973238957
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L40 BTL

Does L40 BTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 BTL is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 BTL?
The MOT on L40 BTL is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 BTL done?
L40 BTL was recorded at 86,638 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,373 miles a year.
Has L40 BTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 BTL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L40 BTL 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 L40 BTL find?
L40 BTL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm.

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