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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

C8 OCPMOT history

C8 OCP is a black petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 49,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

C8 OCP black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
49,475 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 OCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 OCP was last recorded at 49,475 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,979 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,496 miles
Average per year
2,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,475 miles
  • 2025 – 47,979 miles
  • 2024 – 45,943 miles
  • 2023 – 44,155 miles
  • 2022 – 42,339 miles
  • 2021 – 40,767 miles
  • 2019 – 38,886 miles
  • 2018 – 36,646 miles
  • 2017 – 33,086 miles
  • 2016 – 29,934 miles
  • 2015 – 27,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,475 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Undertrays fitted.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front and rear suspension components showing some slight corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,475 miles (+1,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    49,475 miles
    Test number
    402246359768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass47,979 miles (+2,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    47,979 miles
    Test number
    856740083067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass45,943 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    45,943 miles
    Test number
    424981159108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,155 miles (+1,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    44,155 miles
    Test number
    623161349786
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass42,339 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,339 miles
    Test number
    349350854609
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components showing some slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides showing corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  6. Fail42,339 miles (+1,572)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,339 miles
    Test number
    262612417472
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs round showing some corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components showing some slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  7. Pass40,767 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,767 miles
    Test number
    728690308005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears starting to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front and rear suspension components.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  8. Fail40,767 miles (+1,881)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,767 miles
    Test number
    120673845831
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears starting to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front and rear suspension components.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  9. Pass38,886 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,886 miles
    Test number
    254157047539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,646 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,646 miles
    Test number
    152961956732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,086 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,086 miles
    Test number
    310570366601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,934 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,934 miles
    Test number
    782969316805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,354 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,354 miles
    Test number
    147188705245
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Questions about C8 OCP

Does C8 OCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 OCP is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 OCP?
The MOT on C8 OCP is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 OCP done?
C8 OCP was recorded at 49,475 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 2,109 miles a year.
Has C8 OCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 OCP has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 OCP 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 C8 OCP find?
C8 OCP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge.

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