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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

J8 EJKMOT history

J8 EJK is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 25 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 36,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
36,913 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 EJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 EJK was last recorded at 36,913 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 2,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,913 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,000 miles
Average per year
2,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,913 miles
  • 2025 – 34,913 miles
  • 2024 – 33,535 miles
  • 2023 – 32,321 miles
  • 2022 – 31,034 miles
  • 2021 – 28,507 miles
  • 2019 – 24,684 miles
  • 2018 – 19,248 miles
  • 2017 – 12,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,913 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Emissions to clean to register

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,913 miles (+2,000)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    36,913 miles
    Test number
    564684334584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass34,913 miles (+1,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    34,913 miles
    Test number
    769030939330
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass33,535 miles (+1,214)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    33,535 miles
    Test number
    270106904724
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass32,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    32,321 miles
    Test number
    415402247100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail32,321 miles (+1,287)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,321 miles
    Test number
    367708344664
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass31,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,034 miles
    Test number
    567034550706
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register

  7. Fail31,034 miles (+2,527)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,034 miles
    Test number
    780388177403
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition inside screen dirty (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register

  8. Pass28,507 miles (+3,823)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    28,507 miles
    Test number
    309558907620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,684 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,684 miles
    Test number
    944493951107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail24,092 miles (+4,844)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,092 miles
    Test number
    843510702428
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass19,248 miles (+6,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    19,248 miles
    Test number
    288463945986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass12,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    12,544 miles
    Test number
    785008571269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 EJK

Does J8 EJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 EJK is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 EJK?
The MOT on J8 EJK is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 EJK done?
J8 EJK was recorded at 36,913 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 2,839 miles a year.
Has J8 EJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 EJK has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 EJK 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 J8 EJK find?
J8 EJK passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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