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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,599 cc

L40 URTMOT history

L40 URT is a white petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 99,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L40 URT white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,932 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 URT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 URT was last recorded at 99,932 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,148 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,784 miles
Average per year
4,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,932 miles
  • 2025 – 98,148 miles
  • 2024 – 95,318 miles
  • 2023 – 92,583 miles
  • 2022 – 89,420 miles
  • 2021 – 86,772 miles
  • 2020 – 84,419 miles
  • 2019 – 80,407 miles
  • 2017 – 76,962 miles
  • 2016 – 70,903 miles
  • 2014 – 58,284 miles
  • 2013 – 47,421 miles
  • 2012 – 37,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,932 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,932 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,932 miles
    Test number
    214072533898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,148 miles (+2,830)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    98,148 miles
    Test number
    397077405657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,318 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,318 miles
    Test number
    273995828450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,313 miles (+2,730)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,313 miles
    Test number
    305127343420
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass92,583 miles (+3,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,583 miles
    Test number
    346648759723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass89,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,420 miles
    Test number
    895473205443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  7. Fail89,420 miles (+2,648)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,420 miles
    Test number
    911475276307
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  8. Pass86,772 miles (+2,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,772 miles
    Test number
    947920118896
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass84,419 miles (+4,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,419 miles
    Test number
    174084362898
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rose bush, back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,407 miles (+3,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,407 miles
    Test number
    256374900707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 89V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 89V (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass76,962 miles (+2,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,962 miles
    Test number
    743126502347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass74,067 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,067 miles
    Test number
    628014957811
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside main beam bulb and bulb retainer spring clip incorrectly fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a damaged inner shoulder close to the cord due to have been flat
    • AdvisoryOffside main beam bulb and bulb retainer spring clip incorrectly fitted

  13. Fail74,067 miles (+3,164)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,067 miles
    Test number
    326709811542
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb and bulb retainer spring clip incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb and bulb retainer spring clip incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside main beam bulb and bulb retainer spring clip incorrectly fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a damaged inner shoulder close to the cord due to have been flat
    • AdvisoryOffside main beam bulb and bulb retainer spring clip incorrectly fitted

  14. Pass70,903 miles (+12,619)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,903 miles
    Test number
    702121660290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,284 miles (+10,863)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    717955724218
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass47,421 miles (+9,782)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,421 miles
    Test number
    406005633294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,639 miles (+6,086)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,639 miles
    Test number
    459123332291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,553 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,553 miles
    Test number
    156999352474
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about L40 URT

Does L40 URT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 URT is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 URT?
The MOT on L40 URT is valid until 15 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 URT done?
L40 URT was recorded at 99,932 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 4,925 miles a year.
Has L40 URT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 URT has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 URT 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 URT find?
L40 URT passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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