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BMW 120

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L40 RBOMOT history

L40 RBO is a white petrol BMW 120 first used on 7 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

L40 RBO white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,230 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RBO was last recorded at 79,230 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,919 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,311 miles
Average per year
5,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,230 miles
  • 2024 – 76,919 miles
  • 2023 – 75,044 miles
  • 2022 – 72,264 miles
  • 2021 – 62,683 miles
  • 2020 – 55,163 miles
  • 2019 – 49,496 miles
  • 2018 – 43,029 miles
  • 2017 – 36,913 miles
  • 2016 – 30,925 miles
  • 2015 – 25,085 miles
  • 2014 – 17,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,230 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,230 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,230 miles
    Test number
    811855593238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,919 miles (+1,875)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    76,919 miles
    Test number
    781844650557
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass75,044 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,044 miles
    Test number
    882073564900
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail75,044 miles (+2,780)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,044 miles
    Test number
    398912169895
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Pass72,264 miles (+9,581)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,264 miles
    Test number
    472580486756
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass62,683 miles (+7,520)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    62,683 miles
    Test number
    617214390050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,163 miles (+5,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,163 miles
    Test number
    496393172349
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass49,496 miles (+6,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,496 miles
    Test number
    734043883460
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components
  9. Pass43,029 miles (+6,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,029 miles
    Test number
    908701617447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass36,913 miles (+5,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,913 miles
    Test number
    373499370403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread starting to perish.
  11. Pass30,925 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,925 miles
    Test number
    614241796031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,844 miles (+5,759)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,844 miles
    Test number
    968267679994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,085 miles (+7,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,085 miles
    Test number
    416181935190
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass17,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    17,891 miles
    Test number
    619253644169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 RBO

Does L40 RBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RBO is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 RBO?
The MOT on L40 RBO is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 RBO done?
L40 RBO was recorded at 79,230 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,214 miles a year.
Has L40 RBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RBO has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 RBO 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 RBO find?
L40 RBO passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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