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BMW 118

Grey · Petrol · 2020 · 1,499 cc

M40 ALUMOT history

M40 ALU is a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 30 Jun 2020. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 42,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
42,912 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M40 ALU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
30 Jun 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M40 ALU was last recorded at 42,912 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 9,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
33,468 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,444 miles
Average per year
9,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,912 miles
  • 2025 – 33,468 miles
  • 2024 – 23,903 miles
  • 2023 – 15,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,912 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 12 Sept 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,912 miles (+9,444)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    42,912 miles
    Test number
    209104746186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    33,468 miles
    Test number
    620122507423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail33,456 miles (+9,553)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,456 miles
    Test number
    738630128895
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass23,903 miles (+8,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    23,903 miles
    Test number
    672400363944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40r18 and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/40r18 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass15,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    15,315 miles
    Test number
    984982618256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M40 ALU

Does M40 ALU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M40 ALU is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M40 ALU?
The MOT on M40 ALU is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M40 ALU done?
M40 ALU was recorded at 42,912 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 9,008 miles a year.
Has M40 ALU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M40 ALU has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on M40 ALU 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 M40 ALU find?
M40 ALU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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