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BMW 518

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

J8 GUJMOT history

J8 GUJ is a black diesel BMW 518 first used on 31 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 45,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

J8 GUJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
45,411 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
518
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GUJ was last recorded at 45,411 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 3,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,220 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,191 miles
Average per year
2,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,411 miles
  • 2025 – 42,220 miles
  • 2024 – 39,772 miles
  • 2023 – 37,065 miles
  • 2022 – 35,364 miles
  • 2021 – 33,601 miles
  • 2020 – 32,613 miles
  • 2018 – 29,086 miles
  • 2017 – 22,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,411 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,411 miles (+3,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    45,411 miles
    Test number
    804940737020
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side
  2. Pass42,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    42,220 miles
    Test number
    337492850779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,184 miles (+2,412)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,184 miles
    Test number
    981117151251
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass39,772 miles (+2,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    39,772 miles
    Test number
    551638205142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass37,065 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    37,065 miles
    Test number
    242097865827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,364 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    35,364 miles
    Test number
    744156235814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,601 miles (+988)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    33,601 miles
    Test number
    676585448034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted unable to inspect some testable items
  8. Pass32,613 miles (+3,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,613 miles
    Test number
    483398408687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass29,086 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    29,086 miles
    Test number
    200857944759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    22,783 miles
    Test number
    657958629810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 GUJ

Does J8 GUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GUJ is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 GUJ?
The MOT on J8 GUJ is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 GUJ done?
J8 GUJ was recorded at 45,411 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 2,803 miles a year.
Has J8 GUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GUJ has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 GUJ 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 GUJ find?
J8 GUJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side.

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