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BMW 118

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T40 OPEMOT history

T40 OPE is a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 46,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
46,783 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 OPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 OPE was last recorded at 46,783 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2018: 30,854 miles, lower than 231,110 miles on 5 May 2017.

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
45,144 miles · 6 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,639 miles
Average per year
2,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,783 miles
  • 2023 – 45,144 miles
  • 2022 – 42,967 miles
  • 2019 – 38,230 miles
  • 2018 – 30,854 miles
  • 2017 – 231,110 miles
  • 2016 – 15,270 miles
  • 2015 – 12,748 miles
  • 2014 – 11,544 miles
  • 2013 – 8,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,783 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,783 miles (+1,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    46,783 miles
    Test number
    299860410737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass45,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    45,144 miles
    Test number
    936658984765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail45,144 miles (+2,177)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,144 miles
    Test number
    866436118856
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass42,967 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    42,967 miles
    Test number
    622661510511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,230 miles (+7,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    825349094347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass30,854 miles (-200,256)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,854 miles
    Test number
    161599973927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass231,110 miles (+215,840)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    231,110 miles
    Test number
    842254076334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,270 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    15,270 miles
    Test number
    504864835441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,748 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    12,748 miles
    Test number
    619507525125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass11,544 miles (+3,159)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    11,544 miles
    Test number
    517535864235
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass8,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    8,385 miles
    Test number
    289138663253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 OPE

Does T40 OPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 OPE is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 OPE?
The MOT on T40 OPE is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 OPE done?
T40 OPE was recorded at 46,783 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,999 miles a year.
Has T40 OPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 OPE has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 OPE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 OPE find?
T40 OPE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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