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BMW 118

White · Petrol · 2020 · 1,499 cc

L40 GVNMOT history

L40 GVN is a white petrol BMW 118 first used on 22 Oct 2020. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 43,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
43,972 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 GVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
22 Oct 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 GVN was last recorded at 43,972 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 5,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,683 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,289 miles
Average per year
7,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,972 miles
  • 2025 – 38,683 miles
  • 2024 – 34,420 miles
  • 2023 – 26,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,972 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake discs scored (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres heavily perishing, close to splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 16 Oct 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,972 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    43,972 miles
    Test number
    560292458179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake discs scored (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres heavily perishing, close to splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail43,972 miles (+5,289)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,972 miles
    Test number
    310234998100
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Brake calliper retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake discs scored (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres heavily perishing, close to splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass38,683 miles (+4,263)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    38,683 miles
    Test number
    986665313070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,420 miles (+8,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    34,420 miles
    Test number
    842576788081
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  5. Pass26,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    26,216 miles
    Test number
    746771978282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 GVN

Does L40 GVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 GVN is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 GVN?
The MOT on L40 GVN is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 GVN done?
L40 GVN was recorded at 43,972 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 7,295 miles a year.
Has L40 GVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 GVN has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 GVN 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 GVN find?
L40 GVN passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both brake discs scored (inner); rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres heavily perishing, close to splitting.

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