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BMW 116

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

L40 CREMOT history

L40 CRE is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 71,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

L40 CRE black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
71,702 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 CRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 CRE was last recorded at 71,702 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,967 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
735 miles
Average per year
3,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,702 miles
  • 2024 – 70,967 miles
  • 2023 – 67,296 miles
  • 2022 – 61,858 miles
  • 2021 – 57,186 miles
  • 2020 – 55,136 miles
  • 2019 – 54,338 miles
  • 2018 – 51,693 miles
  • 2017 – 48,856 miles
  • 2016 – 44,881 miles
  • 2015 – 40,254 miles
  • 2014 – 36,490 miles
  • 2013 – 30,300 miles
  • 2012 – 24,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,702 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle showing surface rust
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,702 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    562142479752
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle showing surface rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail71,702 miles (+735)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    182618661580
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle showing surface rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass70,967 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,967 miles
    Test number
    280897762988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,296 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,296 miles
    Test number
    720571431622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,858 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    715905831856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,186 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    57,186 miles
    Test number
    359910610437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,136 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    55,136 miles
    Test number
    875834588811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,338 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,338 miles
    Test number
    152483317402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,693 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,693 miles
    Test number
    104618759894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,856 miles (+3,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,856 miles
    Test number
    363705690203
    • 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)

  11. Pass44,881 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,881 miles
    Test number
    804770498476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,254 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,254 miles
    Test number
    786325015229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,490 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,490 miles
    Test number
    239443924231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,300 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,300 miles
    Test number
    691111433496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,538 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,538 miles
    Test number
    296370022272
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 CRE

Does L40 CRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 CRE expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 CRE?
The MOT on L40 CRE expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 CRE done?
L40 CRE was recorded at 71,702 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
Has L40 CRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 CRE has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 CRE 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 CRE find?
L40 CRE passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; advise rear axle showing surface rust; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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