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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

C8 TLUMOT history

C8 TLU is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 29 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 125,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,198 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 TLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
29 Nov 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 TLU was last recorded at 125,198 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 7,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,833 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,365 miles
Average per year
8,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,198 miles
  • 2023 – 109,991 miles
  • 2022 – 102,296 miles
  • 2021 – 93,251 miles
  • 2020 – 80,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,198 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 2 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,198 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,198 miles
    Test number
    493671270386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail125,198 miles (+7,365)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,198 miles
    Test number
    294909367463
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre chalked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass117,833 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,833 miles
    Test number
    887380637994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,830 miles (+7,839)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,830 miles
    Test number
    961847349016
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

  5. Pass109,991 miles (+7,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,991 miles
    Test number
    290679588868
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass102,296 miles (+9,045)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,296 miles
    Test number
    285573371818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,251 miles (+12,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,251 miles
    Test number
    593422025242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass80,656 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    872213090563
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing off on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about C8 TLU

Does C8 TLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 TLU is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 TLU?
The MOT on C8 TLU is valid until 6 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 TLU done?
C8 TLU was recorded at 125,198 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 8,668 miles a year.
Has C8 TLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 TLU has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 TLU 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 TLU find?
C8 TLU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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