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BMW 1 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

J8 KSMMOT history

J8 KSM is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 6 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 115,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

J8 KSM 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 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,507 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 KSM
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
6 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 KSM was last recorded at 115,507 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 9,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,312 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,195 miles
Average per year
8,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,507 miles
  • 2025 – 106,312 miles
  • 2024 – 97,489 miles
  • 2023 – 91,907 miles
  • 2022 – 82,549 miles
  • 2021 – 71,106 miles
  • 2020 – 62,060 miles
  • 2019 – 55,011 miles
  • 2018 – 43,652 miles
  • 2017 – 38,771 miles
  • 2016 – 30,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,507 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,507 miles
    Test number
    750920980554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,507 miles (+9,195)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,507 miles
    Test number
    993974571329
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,312 miles (+8,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,312 miles
    Test number
    354270812275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,489 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,489 miles
    Test number
    532180433409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,907 miles (+9,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,907 miles
    Test number
    153800778184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass82,549 miles (+11,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,549 miles
    Test number
    422799802812
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass71,106 miles (+9,046)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    322902237749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,060 miles (+7,049)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,060 miles
    Test number
    664556944689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,011 miles (+11,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,011 miles
    Test number
    813347435930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/30/r19 also tread wearing excessively on inner edge close to cords.(tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass43,652 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    688051350369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,771 miles (+8,738)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,771 miles
    Test number
    498205380687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,033 miles
    Test number
    473116280000
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing low

Questions about J8 KSM

Does J8 KSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 KSM is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 KSM?
The MOT on J8 KSM is valid until 10 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 KSM done?
J8 KSM was recorded at 115,507 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 8,347 miles a year.
Has J8 KSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 KSM has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 KSM 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 KSM find?
J8 KSM passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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