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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L55 ELNMOT history

L55 ELN is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
128,783 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 ELN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 ELN was last recorded at 128,783 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 1,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2021: 105,563 miles, lower than 107,609 miles on 31 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,045 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,738 miles
Average per year
6,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,783 miles
  • 2025 – 127,045 miles
  • 2024 – 121,773 miles
  • 2023 – 116,946 miles
  • 2022 – 111,740 miles
  • 2021 – 105,563 miles
  • 2020 – 107,609 miles
  • 2019 – 96,016 miles
  • 2018 – 88,049 miles
  • 2017 – 76,416 miles
  • 2016 – 65,209 miles
  • 2015 – 61,333 miles
  • 2014 – 57,354 miles
  • 2013 – 47,240 miles
  • 2012 – 38,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,783 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,783 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    128,783 miles
    Test number
    324276042961
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail128,783 miles (+1,738)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,783 miles
    Test number
    213669912593
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,045 miles (+5,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,045 miles
    Test number
    411706133330
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass121,773 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,773 miles
    Test number
    766097494259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,946 miles (+5,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,946 miles
    Test number
    868003746967
    • 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))

  6. Pass111,740 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,740 miles
    Test number
    642126617331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,563 miles (-2,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,563 miles
    Test number
    338451974279
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads wearing thin

  8. Pass107,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    824772810836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail107,609 miles (+11,593)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    451234422739
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass96,016 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,016 miles
    Test number
    350865022052
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail95,967 miles (+7,918)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,967 miles
    Test number
    608603096905
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on

  12. Pass88,049 miles (+11,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,049 miles
    Test number
    828846313063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass76,416 miles (+11,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,416 miles
    Test number
    405065861953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass65,209 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,209 miles
    Test number
    564882416660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,333 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,333 miles
    Test number
    996845545072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,354 miles (+10,114)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,354 miles
    Test number
    887506764067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,240 miles (+9,045)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,240 miles
    Test number
    187617563077
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass38,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,195 miles
    Test number
    578044352040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 ELN

Does L55 ELN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 ELN is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 ELN?
The MOT on L55 ELN is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 ELN done?
L55 ELN was recorded at 128,783 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 6,474 miles a year.
Has L55 ELN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 ELN has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 ELN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 ELN find?
L55 ELN passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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