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BMW 1 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

J8 ERUMOT history

J8 ERU is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 25 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 117,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

J8 ERU white 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 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,869 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 ERU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 ERU was last recorded at 117,869 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 9,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,873 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,996 miles
Average per year
9,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,869 miles
  • 2025 – 107,873 miles
  • 2024 – 90,693 miles
  • 2023 – 80,708 miles
  • 2022 – 71,840 miles
  • 2021 – 62,689 miles
  • 2020 – 51,434 miles
  • 2019 – 48,708 miles
  • 2018 – 41,147 miles
  • 2017 – 33,160 miles
  • 2016 – 24,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,869 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,869 miles (+9,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,869 miles
    Test number
    180092376154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running lamp not working
  2. Pass107,873 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,873 miles
    Test number
    776678633982
    • 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))
  3. Fail107,843 miles (+17,150)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,843 miles
    Test number
    353195381192
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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))
  4. Pass90,693 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,693 miles
    Test number
    915162577403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,664 miles (+9,956)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,664 miles
    Test number
    727931422652
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass80,708 miles (+8,868)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,708 miles
    Test number
    362219782129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,840 miles (+9,151)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,840 miles
    Test number
    329225151011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,689 miles (+11,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,689 miles
    Test number
    237020077668
    • AdvisoryLower most of vehicle has covers which prevent a full inspection.
  9. Pass51,434 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,434 miles
    Test number
    712212724695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,708 miles (+7,561)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,708 miles
    Test number
    304086793930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,147 miles (+7,987)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    41,147 miles
    Test number
    843785148712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,160 miles (+8,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,160 miles
    Test number
    781434638529
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass24,789 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    24,789 miles
    Test number
    592472039463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    20,922 miles
    Test number
    148857757246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 ERU

Does J8 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 ERU is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 ERU?
The MOT on J8 ERU is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 ERU done?
J8 ERU was recorded at 117,869 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 9,473 miles a year.
Has J8 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 ERU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 ERU 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 ERU find?
J8 ERU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front daytime running lamp not working.

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