BMW 118
White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,598 cc
L40 MGEMOT history
L40 MGE is a white petrol BMW 118 first used on 27 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 52,521 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 52,521 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,993 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 MGE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 27 Mar 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 MGE was last recorded at 52,521 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,521 miles · 20 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,993 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 52,521 miles
- 2024 – 49,522 miles
- 2023 – 45,523 miles
- 2022 – 41,177 miles
- 2021 – 37,133 miles
- 2020 – 28,409 miles
- 2019 – 24,309 miles
- 2018 – 18,445 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,521 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
10 tests since 2 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,521 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 52,521 miles
- Test number
- 899007328228
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail52,521 miles (+2,999)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,521 miles
- Test number
- 493008012720
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to both side rear brake pad condition (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass49,522 miles (+3,999)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 49,522 miles
- Test number
- 752766326705
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass45,523 miles (+4,346)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 45,523 miles
- Test number
- 720024513000
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass41,177 miles (+4,044)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 41,177 miles
- Test number
- 600598079006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,133 miles (+8,724)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 37,133 miles
- Test number
- 869867365471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,409 miles (+4,100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 28,409 miles
- Test number
- 179959614337
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass24,309 miles (+5,864)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 24,309 miles
- Test number
- 895506446164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,445 miles (+5,719)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 18,445 miles
- Test number
- 885745311796
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass12,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 12,726 miles
- Test number
- 377749075290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 MGE
- Does L40 MGE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MGE is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 MGE?
- The MOT on L40 MGE is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 MGE done?
- L40 MGE was recorded at 52,521 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 4,993 miles a year.
- Has L40 MGE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 MGE has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 MGE 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 MGE find?
- L40 MGE passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side.
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