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BMW 218I M Sport Auto

White · Petrol · 2019 · 1,499 cc

L40 WABMOT history

L40 WAB is a white petrol BMW 218I M Sport Auto first used on 1 Sept 2019. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 51,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L40 WAB white BMW 2 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
51,764 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 WAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218I M Sport Auto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
1 Sept 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 WAB was last recorded at 51,764 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 11,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,691 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
11,073 miles
Average per year
9,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,764 miles
  • 2024 – 40,691 miles
  • 2023 – 29,443 miles
  • 2022 – 21,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,764 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 1 Sept 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,764 miles (+11,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,764 miles
    Test number
    539862239571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass40,691 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    40,691 miles
    Test number
    233968066537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  3. Fail40,691 miles (+575)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,691 miles
    Test number
    335732247691
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  4. Fail40,116 miles (+10,673)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,116 miles
    Test number
    364067226503
    • MajorNearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished and has a nail in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryT.p.m.s indicator on

  5. Pass29,443 miles (+8,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    29,443 miles
    Test number
    433166436383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass21,158 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    21,158 miles
    Test number
    408289956849
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L40 WAB

Does L40 WAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 WAB is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 WAB?
The MOT on L40 WAB is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 WAB done?
L40 WAB was recorded at 51,764 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 9,418 miles a year.
Has L40 WAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 WAB has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 WAB 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 WAB find?
L40 WAB passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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