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BMW 118

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S40 RTEMOT history

S40 RTE is a silver petrol BMW 118 first used on 19 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,914 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 RTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 RTE was last recorded at 140,914 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 10,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,681 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,233 miles
Average per year
8,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,914 miles
  • 2025 – 130,681 miles
  • 2024 – 122,650 miles
  • 2023 – 114,472 miles
  • 2022 – 110,901 miles
  • 2021 – 105,000 miles
  • 2019 – 98,244 miles
  • 2018 – 92,017 miles
  • 2017 – 84,570 miles
  • 2016 – 73,699 miles
  • 2015 – 59,869 miles
  • 2014 – 42,284 miles
  • 2013 – 26,249 miles
  • 2012 – 12,955 miles
  • 2011 – 11,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,914 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,914 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,914 miles
    Test number
    474699108204
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail140,914 miles (+10,233)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,914 miles
    Test number
    605240308459
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass130,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,681 miles
    Test number
    281251302093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail130,681 miles (+8,031)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,681 miles
    Test number
    933354128699
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass122,650 miles (+8,178)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    122,650 miles
    Test number
    153702903695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,472 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,472 miles
    Test number
    647324205270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,901 miles (+5,901)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,901 miles
    Test number
    717719804295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,000 miles (+6,756)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,000 miles
    Test number
    118055784326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,244 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,244 miles
    Test number
    872739481980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,017 miles (+7,447)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,017 miles
    Test number
    460523408521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,570 miles (+10,871)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,570 miles
    Test number
    306099099757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,699 miles (+13,830)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,699 miles
    Test number
    628995359178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,869 miles (+17,585)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,869 miles
    Test number
    565463065165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,284 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,284 miles
    Test number
    879895514187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,270 miles (+16,021)3 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,270 miles
    Test number
    595844914119
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass26,249 miles (+13,294)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,249 miles
    Test number
    725074633177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,955 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    12,955 miles
    Test number
    899268732167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,444 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    11,444 miles
    Test number
    989389951274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail11,418 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,418 miles
    Test number
    346903351442
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Questions about S40 RTE

Does S40 RTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 RTE is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 RTE?
The MOT on S40 RTE is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 RTE done?
S40 RTE was recorded at 140,914 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 8,759 miles a year.
Has S40 RTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 RTE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 RTE 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 S40 RTE find?
S40 RTE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2.

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