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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L40 USXMOT history

L40 USX is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 7 Nov 2012. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 151,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

L40 USX black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
151,635 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 USX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 USX was last recorded at 151,635 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 7,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,875 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,760 miles
Average per year
12,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,635 miles
  • 2024 – 143,875 miles
  • 2023 – 134,215 miles
  • 2022 – 124,291 miles
  • 2021 – 115,245 miles
  • 2020 – 103,420 miles
  • 2019 – 91,190 miles
  • 2017 – 73,148 miles
  • 2016 – 50,961 miles
  • 2015 – 33,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,635 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Both rear bump stops broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,635 miles (+7,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,635 miles
    Test number
    454739026712
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass143,875 miles (+9,660)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,875 miles
    Test number
    910207311572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,215 miles (+339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,215 miles
    Test number
    518519029895
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops broken

  4. Fail133,876 miles (+9,585)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,876 miles
    Test number
    565070180790
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops broken

  5. Pass124,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,291 miles
    Test number
    932174714116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion oil seal leaking

  6. Fail124,290 miles (+9,045)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,290 miles
    Test number
    443257269651
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion oil seal leaking

  7. Pass115,245 miles (+11,825)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,245 miles
    Test number
    260202423698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,420 miles (+314)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,420 miles
    Test number
    667147860506
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail103,106 miles (+11,916)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,106 miles
    Test number
    991763642807
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working Door Mirror Mounted Unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) More Than Slight Play Felt

  10. Pass91,190 miles (+18,042)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,190 miles
    Test number
    569934701293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,148 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,148 miles
    Test number
    190545014793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail73,143 miles (+22,182)1 failure4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,143 miles
    Test number
    511456174185
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass50,961 miles (+17,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,961 miles
    Test number
    137934197622
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass33,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,916 miles
    Test number
    800438791031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 USX

Does L40 USX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 USX expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 USX?
The MOT on L40 USX expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 USX done?
L40 USX was recorded at 151,635 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 12,054 miles a year.
Has L40 USX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 USX has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 USX 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 USX find?
L40 USX passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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