BMW 218
Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc
L40 DFBMOT history
L40 DFB is a grey diesel BMW 218 first used on 10 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 81,743 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 81,743 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 7 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,977 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 DFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 218
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 10 Mar 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 DFB was last recorded at 81,743 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 81,628 miles · 3 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 115 miles
- Average per year
- 6,977 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,743 miles
- 2025 – 76,965 miles
- 2024 – 70,402 miles
- 2023 – 64,758 miles
- 2022 – 59,040 miles
- 2021 – 50,918 miles
- 2020 – 37,099 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,743 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Full MOT history
10 tests since 20 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,743 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 81,743 miles
- Test number
- 975588714718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,628 miles (+4,663)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,628 miles
- Test number
- 429030756572
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission fluid leak from differencial (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass76,965 miles (+285)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 76,965 miles
- Test number
- 289794265998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,680 miles (+6,278)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,680 miles
- Test number
- 811040805926
- DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,402 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 70,402 miles
- Test number
- 389440252973
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,397 miles (+5,639)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,397 miles
- Test number
- 907402884192
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,758 miles (+5,718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 64,758 miles
- Test number
- 780886128703
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,040 miles (+8,122)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 59,040 miles
- Test number
- 185523912387
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive From front of rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,918 miles (+13,819)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2022
- Odometer
- 50,918 miles
- Test number
- 549222714354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2021
- Odometer
- 37,099 miles
- Test number
- 227661521868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 DFB
- Does L40 DFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DFB is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 DFB?
- The MOT on L40 DFB is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 DFB done?
- L40 DFB was recorded at 81,743 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,977 miles a year.
- Has L40 DFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 DFB has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 DFB 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 DFB find?
- L40 DFB passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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