BMW 116
Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
L40 RKEMOT history
L40 RKE is a blue diesel BMW 116 first used on 11 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 90,201 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 90,201 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,618 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 RKE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 11 Dec 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 RKE was last recorded at 90,201 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 90,193 miles · 2 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 6,618 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,201 miles
- 2025 – 87,093 miles
- 2023 – 76,148 miles
- 2022 – 75,069 miles
- 2021 – 73,336 miles
- 2020 – 71,139 miles
- 2019 – 64,893 miles
- 2018 – 50,062 miles
- 2017 – 35,176 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,201 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 13 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,201 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 90,201 miles
- Test number
- 976487383043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,193 miles (+3,100)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,193 miles
- Test number
- 723251564119
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,093 miles (+160)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 87,093 miles
- Test number
- 909916748683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,933 miles (+10,785)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,933 miles
- Test number
- 721470212383
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass76,148 miles (+1,079)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 76,148 miles
- Test number
- 248885585780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,069 miles (+1,733)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 75,069 miles
- Test number
- 831401870103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,336 miles (+2,197)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 73,336 miles
- Test number
- 879203333149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,139 miles (+6,246)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 71,139 miles
- Test number
- 312687780297
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass64,893 miles (+14,831)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 64,893 miles
- Test number
- 597246036741
- 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))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring all underside components
Pass50,062 miles (+14,886)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 50,062 miles
- Test number
- 515303169775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,176 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 35,176 miles
- Test number
- 844466238054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 RKE
- Does L40 RKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RKE is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 RKE?
- The MOT on L40 RKE is valid until 6 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 RKE done?
- L40 RKE was recorded at 90,201 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 6,618 miles a year.
- Has L40 RKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 RKE has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 RKE 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 RKE find?
- L40 RKE passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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