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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

J8 HDRMOT history

J8 HDR is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 30 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 126,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,416 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HDR
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
30 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HDR was last recorded at 126,416 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 11,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,874 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,542 miles
Average per year
10,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,416 miles
  • 2025 – 114,874 miles
  • 2024 – 101,906 miles
  • 2023 – 91,927 miles
  • 2022 – 80,473 miles
  • 2021 – 72,749 miles
  • 2020 – 65,645 miles
  • 2019 – 57,827 miles
  • 2018 – 48,935 miles
  • 2017 – 36,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,416 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps wet
  • AdvisoryNSF arb upper joint boot deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNSF shock damp
  • AdvisoryNSF wheel buckled.
  • AdvisoryPlay at os steering
  • AdvisoryRear discs deteriorated
  • AdvisoryRear propshaft coupling minor deteriorated

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,416 miles (+11,542)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,416 miles
    Test number
    510201070354
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps wet
    • AdvisoryNSF arb upper joint boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNSF shock damp
    • AdvisoryNSF wheel buckled.
    • AdvisoryPlay at os steering
    • AdvisoryRear discs deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft coupling minor deteriorated

  2. Pass114,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,874 miles
    Test number
    767236299421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,874 miles (+12,968)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,874 miles
    Test number
    867385551459
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass101,906 miles (+9,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,906 miles
    Test number
    551266752180
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn

  5. Pass91,927 miles (+11,454)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,927 miles
    Test number
    661301796520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,473 miles (+7,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,473 miles
    Test number
    333671290251
    • 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))

  7. Pass72,749 miles (+7,104)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,749 miles
    Test number
    624525684439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,645 miles (+7,818)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,645 miles
    Test number
    563334503837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,827 miles (+8,892)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,827 miles
    Test number
    460111246634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,935 miles (+12,131)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,935 miles
    Test number
    680188776173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,804 miles
    Test number
    323376432373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,804 miles3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,804 miles
    Test number
    789708251812
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

Questions about J8 HDR

Does J8 HDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HDR is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 HDR?
The MOT on J8 HDR is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 HDR done?
J8 HDR was recorded at 126,416 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 10,022 miles a year.
Has J8 HDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HDR has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 HDR 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 HDR find?
J8 HDR passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: headlamps wet; nsf arb upper joint boot deteriorated; nsf shock damp, and 4 more.

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