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BMW 118

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L40 NAUMOT history

L40 NAU is a red diesel BMW 118 first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 107,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
107,828 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 NAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 NAU was last recorded at 107,828 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 7,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,793 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,035 miles
Average per year
6,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,828 miles
  • 2024 – 100,793 miles
  • 2023 – 94,349 miles
  • 2022 – 87,382 miles
  • 2021 – 80,862 miles
  • 2020 – 75,751 miles
  • 2019 – 70,237 miles
  • 2017 – 67,464 miles
  • 2016 – 62,580 miles
  • 2015 – 51,768 miles
  • 2014 – 40,792 miles
  • 2013 – 32,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,828 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    107,828 miles
    Test number
    862623514825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,827 miles (+7,034)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,827 miles
    Test number
    616750528189
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass100,793 miles (+6,444)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,793 miles
    Test number
    764252415507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,349 miles (+6,967)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,349 miles
    Test number
    719980949802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,382 miles (+6,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,382 miles
    Test number
    881631475056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass80,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,862 miles
    Test number
    814163373741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,862 miles (+5,111)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,862 miles
    Test number
    110854006102
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass75,751 miles (+5,514)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,751 miles
    Test number
    218642301447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,237 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,237 miles
    Test number
    731294188528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,464 miles (+4,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,464 miles
    Test number
    139932522093
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
  11. Pass62,580 miles (+10,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,580 miles
    Test number
    349116442774
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass51,768 miles (+10,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,768 miles
    Test number
    179782402938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass40,792 miles (+8,029)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,792 miles
    Test number
    369955554458
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass32,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,763 miles
    Test number
    557790063237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 NAU

Does L40 NAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 NAU is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 NAU?
The MOT on L40 NAU is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 NAU done?
L40 NAU was recorded at 107,828 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,128 miles a year.
Has L40 NAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 NAU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 NAU 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 NAU find?
L40 NAU passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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