BMW 118
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L40 ERKMOT history
L40 ERK is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,647 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 125,647 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,521 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 ERK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 ERK was last recorded at 125,647 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 125,640 miles · 15 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 8,521 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,647 miles
- 2025 – 118,033 miles
- 2024 – 113,366 miles
- 2023 – 107,659 miles
- 2022 – 102,312 miles
- 2021 – 95,947 miles
- 2020 – 88,689 miles
- 2019 – 82,954 miles
- 2018 – 78,364 miles
- 2017 – 69,711 miles
- 2016 – 57,614 miles
- 2015 – 42,799 miles
- 2014 – 21,741 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,647 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips/benefit of doubt given
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,647 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 125,647 miles
- Test number
- 292820082241
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail125,640 miles (+7,607)2 dangerous6 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,640 miles
- Test number
- 356330584876
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Seat belt missing All (7.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass118,033 miles (+4,667)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 118,033 miles
- Test number
- 564494334635
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,366 miles (+5,707)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 113,366 miles
- Test number
- 307627400500
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,659 miles (+5,347)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 107,659 miles
- Test number
- 291860132257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
Pass102,312 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 102,312 miles
- Test number
- 391916634411
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips/benefit of doubt given (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fail102,309 miles (+6,362)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,309 miles
- Test number
- 637679518110
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips/benefit of doubt given (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,947 miles (+32)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 95,947 miles
- Test number
- 765832506716
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel rim repaired
Fail95,915 miles (+7,226)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,915 miles
- Test number
- 639818352355
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel rim repaired
Pass88,689 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 88,689 miles
- Test number
- 790561458526
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail88,687 miles (+5,733)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,687 miles
- Test number
- 766988536594
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,954 miles (+4,590)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 82,954 miles
- Test number
- 149976559409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,364 miles (+8,653)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 78,364 miles
- Test number
- 408714306867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,711 miles (+12,097)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 69,711 miles
- Test number
- 269842449923
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise brake inspection (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on legal limit of 1.6mm. advise changing asap (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise brake inspection (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm advise changing asap (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,614 miles (+14,815)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 57,614 miles
- Test number
- 676136605183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,799 miles (+21,058)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 42,799 miles
- Test number
- 979632915230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,741 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 21,741 miles
- Test number
- 845981824230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 ERK
- Does L40 ERK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ERK is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 ERK?
- The MOT on L40 ERK is valid until 18 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 ERK done?
- L40 ERK was recorded at 125,647 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 8,521 miles a year.
- Has L40 ERK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 ERK has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 ERK 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 ERK find?
- L40 ERK passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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