
BMW 118
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
L55 ENFMOT history
L55 ENF is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,794 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 146,794 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,360 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 ENF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 ENF was last recorded at 146,794 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 10,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Feb 2023: 136,042 miles, lower than 138,853 miles on 4 Feb 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 136,042 miles · 6 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10,752 miles
- Average per year
- 8,360 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 146,794 miles
- 2023 – 136,042 miles
- 2022 – 127,016 miles
- 2021 – 119,368 miles
- 2020 – 106,209 miles
- 2018 – 96,639 miles
- 2017 – 90,726 miles
- 2016 – 84,943 miles
- 2015 – 78,443 miles
- 2014 – 72,693 miles
- 2013 – 66,475 miles
- 2012 – 60,515 miles
- 2011 – 54,720 miles
- 2010 – 42,689 miles
- 2009 – 32,170 miles
- 2008 – 17,451 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 6 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,794 miles (+10,752)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 146,794 miles
- Test number
- 345971387164
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass136,042 miles (-2,811)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 136,042 miles
- Test number
- 598921752233
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail138,853 miles (+11,837)6 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,853 miles
- Test number
- 661451931934
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass127,016 miles (+7,648)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 127,016 miles
- Test number
- 784161916834
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass119,368 miles (+13,159)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 119,368 miles
- Test number
- 649714992034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass106,209 miles (+9,570)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 106,209 miles
- Test number
- 193571081728
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,639 miles (+5,913)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 96,639 miles
- Test number
- 962633654808
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass90,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 90,726 miles
- Test number
- 171571956376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,726 miles (+5,783)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,726 miles
- Test number
- 860911686230
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass84,943 miles (+6,500)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 84,943 miles
- Test number
- 219751126635
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm pass 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Pass78,443 miles (+5,750)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 78,443 miles
- Test number
- 755614427456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass72,693 miles (+6,218)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 72,693 miles
- Test number
- 736813724212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass66,475 miles (+5,960)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 66,475 miles
- Test number
- 305258123494
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass60,515 miles (+5,795)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 60,515 miles
- Test number
- 766046032251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,720 miles (+12,031)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 54,720 miles
- Test number
- 317324141413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,689 miles (+10,519)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 42,689 miles
- Test number
- 110980430279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,170 miles (+14,719)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 32,170 miles
- Test number
- 844555549252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,451 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 17,451 miles
- Test number
- 902769818286
- 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)
- Note2.0mm on edge of n/s/r tyre
Questions about L55 ENF
- Does L55 ENF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L55 ENF expired on 5 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L55 ENF?
- The MOT on L55 ENF expired on 5 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L55 ENF done?
- L55 ENF was recorded at 146,794 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 8,360 miles a year.
- Has L55 ENF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 ENF has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on L55 ENF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L55 ENF find?
- L55 ENF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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