BMW 118
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L40 NLLMOT history
L40 NLL is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 13 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 166,581 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 166,581 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 11,774 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 NLL
- 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
- 13 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 NLL was last recorded at 166,581 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 166,520 miles · 1 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 61 miles
- Average per year
- 11,774 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,581 miles
- 2025 – 145,878 miles
- 2024 – 125,775 miles
- 2021 – 103,720 miles
- 2020 – 83,755 miles
- 2019 – 80,642 miles
- 2018 – 78,068 miles
- 2017 – 67,044 miles
- 2016 – 58,712 miles
- 2014 – 32,967 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,581 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- 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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major4 MOTs, 2020–2026
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 26 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,581 miles (+61)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 166,581 miles
- Test number
- 948033271432
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail166,520 miles (+20,642)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,520 miles
- Test number
- 172668209733
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass145,878 miles (+20,103)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 145,878 miles
- Test number
- 757027826912
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy Non standard system fitted (8.1.1 (a))
- 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))
Pass125,775 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 125,775 miles
- Test number
- 751482228373
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail125,773 miles (+22,053)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,773 miles
- Test number
- 541650235667
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass103,720 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 103,720 miles
- Test number
- 335769005343
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail103,720 miles (+19,965)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,720 miles
- Test number
- 119585956920
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,755 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 83,755 miles
- Test number
- 113351889236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,739 miles (+3,097)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,739 miles
- Test number
- 121020263850
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255./35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Pass80,642 miles (+2,574)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 80,642 miles
- Test number
- 131951834245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,068 miles (+11,024)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 78,068 miles
- Test number
- 609266780860
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass67,044 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 67,044 miles
- Test number
- 297091139665
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail67,043 miles (+8,331)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,043 miles
- Test number
- 188310155732
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass58,712 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 58,712 miles
- Test number
- 997135026347
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges and cracked
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail58,711 miles (+25,744)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,711 miles
- Test number
- 723836314357
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges and cracked
Pass32,967 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 32,967 miles
- Test number
- 647710834374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 NLL
- Does L40 NLL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 NLL is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 NLL?
- The MOT on L40 NLL is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 NLL done?
- L40 NLL was recorded at 166,581 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 11,774 miles a year.
- Has L40 NLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 NLL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 NLL 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 NLL find?
- L40 NLL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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