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BMW 218

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L40 GJTMOT history

L40 GJT is a black diesel BMW 218 first used on 31 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 107,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
107,342 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 GJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 GJT was last recorded at 107,342 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 2,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,716 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2,626 miles
Average per year
7,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,342 miles
  • 2025 – 104,716 miles
  • 2024 – 102,672 miles
  • 2023 – 94,817 miles
  • 2022 – 85,265 miles
  • 2021 – 75,007 miles
  • 2020 – 65,296 miles
  • 2019 – 56,572 miles
  • 2018 – 49,964 miles
  • 2017 – 37,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,342 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront 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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,342 miles (+2,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    107,342 miles
    Test number
    123368399677
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass104,716 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,716 miles
    Test number
    433977614088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,672 miles
    Test number
    803006278426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,672 miles (+7,855)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,672 miles
    Test number
    872862378850
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  5. Pass94,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,817 miles
    Test number
    766331460664
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail94,817 miles (+9,552)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,817 miles
    Test number
    740809076654
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass85,265 miles (+10,258)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,265 miles
    Test number
    503124947409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,007 miles (+9,711)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,007 miles
    Test number
    909650093061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,296 miles (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,296 miles
    Test number
    455784052789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,572 miles (+6,608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,572 miles
    Test number
    683750959169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass49,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,964 miles
    Test number
    396324646821
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm

  12. Fail49,964 miles (+12,488)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,964 miles
    Test number
    371617574737
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm

  13. Pass37,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,476 miles
    Test number
    758265535057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,476 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,476 miles
    Test number
    331683944812
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L40 GJT

Does L40 GJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 GJT is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 GJT?
The MOT on L40 GJT is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 GJT done?
L40 GJT was recorded at 107,342 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 7,797 miles a year.
Has L40 GJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 GJT has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 GJT 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 GJT find?
L40 GJT passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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