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This 2007 BMW 118 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 198,787 miles 6 months ago on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 15:51.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Monday 2nd November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

L4LXX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 2026198,787 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD NOVEMBER 2025198,787 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust On A Vehicle Fitted With A Diesel Particulate Filter Emits Visible Smoke Of Any Colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 20242ND NOVEMBER 2025192,205 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Warning Is On
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Diff Input Seal
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 2024192,199 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Warning Is On
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Diff Input Seal
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  8. MINOR - Offside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  9. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20232ND NOVEMBER 2024183,157 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Noise From Clutch
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak From Diff Input Seal
  6. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Warning Is On
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 2023183,157 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Noise From Clutch
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak From Diff Input Seal
  9. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Warning Is On
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 20221ST NOVEMBER 2023173,044 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Warning Light Is On
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Bonnet Primary Retaining Device Slightly Deteriorated Difficult To Latch Bonnet (3.1 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak From Diff Input Seal
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 2022173,044 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Warning Light Is On
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Bonnet Primary Retaining Device Slightly Deteriorated Difficult To Latch Bonnet (3.1 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak From Diff Input Seal
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20211ST NOVEMBER 2022163,604 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Warning Light On
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff Input (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20208TH OCTOBER 2021154,892 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Warning Light Is On
PASSED26TH MARCH 201930TH SEPTEMBER 2020142,337 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Warning On Dash.
FAILED26TH MARCH 2019142,337 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Tyre Warning On Dash.
PASSED8TH MARCH 201831ST MARCH 2019131,249 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit @3mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
FAILED8TH MARCH 2018131,249 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit @3mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. PRS - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
PASSED29TH MARCH 201731ST MARCH 2018122,321 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED29TH MARCH 2017122,321 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED1ST APRIL 201631ST MARCH 2017113,433 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn On Outer Edge. (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin @4mm (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED1ST APRIL 2016113,433 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm @1mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit @2mm And Worn On Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn On Outer Edge. (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  5. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin @4mm (3.5.1g)
PASSED30TH MARCH 201531ST MARCH 2016103,134 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bearing (2.4.g.2)
  10. USER ENTERED - Rear Diff Oil Leak
FAILED30TH MARCH 2015103,134 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Valve Stem Seriously Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bearing (2.4.g.2)
  13. USER ENTERED - Rear Diff Oil Leak
PASSED1ST APRIL 201431ST MARCH 201592,168 MI
PASSED5TH MARCH 201331ST MARCH 201481,175 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED4TH MARCH 201381,174 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED7TH MARCH 201231ST MARCH 201367,715 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Washer Not Working
FAILED7TH MARCH 201267,714 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Washer Not Working
PASSED11TH MARCH 201131ST MARCH 201251,823 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Os Headlamp Poor Fit ( Impact Damaged )
FAILED11TH MARCH 201151,823 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. USER ENTERED - Os Headlamp Poor Fit ( Impact Damaged )
PASSED1ST APRIL 201031ST MARCH 201139,029 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L4LXX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 57% | MOT Failure Rate: 43%

L4LXX MOT Comments

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L4LXX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 198,787 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,044 miles

L4LXX FAQs

This Bmw 118 with registration L4LXX was manufactured on Friday 30th March 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 198,787 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 11,044 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Bmw 118 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L4LXX has a 57% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 118 has had 108 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 10 Major, 6 Dangerous and 13 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 118 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does L4LXX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 L4LXX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L4LXX Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 L4LXX does have Tax. Read more

When does L4LXX Tax expire?

The current Tax for L4LXX will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L4LXX MOT expire?

The current MOT for L4LXX will expire in 6 months on Monday 2nd November 2026. Read more

When did L4LXX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L4LXX was on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 15:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L4LXX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for L4LXX we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L4LXX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for L4LXX we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 57% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L4LXX?

L4LXX is registered as a 2007 Bmw 118. Read more

How many miles has L4LXX done?

The odometer reading for L4LXX at the last MOT in November 2025 was 198,787 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,044 miles per year. Read more

How old is L4LXX?

The vehicle L4LXX was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th March 2007. Read more

What colour is L4LXX?

The official colour of L4LXX is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does L4LXX have?

L4LXX has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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