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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

J8 OJSMOT history

J8 OJS is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 61,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

J8 OJS white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
61,867 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 OJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 OJS was last recorded at 61,867 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 3,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,230 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,637 miles
Average per year
4,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,867 miles
  • 2025 – 58,230 miles
  • 2024 – 54,980 miles
  • 2023 – 51,615 miles
  • 2022 – 47,992 miles
  • 2021 – 43,270 miles
  • 2020 – 38,122 miles
  • 2019 – 32,868 miles
  • 2018 – 27,386 miles
  • 2017 – 22,417 miles
  • 2016 – 21,896 miles
  • 2015 – 18,024 miles
  • 2014 – 14,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,867 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Engine cover & under trays views

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,867 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    61,867 miles
    Test number
    418796333985
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail61,867 miles (+3,637)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,867 miles
    Test number
    831729059846
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,230 miles (+3,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    58,230 miles
    Test number
    798052701322
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays views

  4. Pass54,980 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    54,980 miles
    Test number
    690127243895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,615 miles (+3,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,615 miles
    Test number
    259742707205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75 MM & slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays VIEWS

  6. Pass47,992 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,992 miles
    Test number
    688019590413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,270 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,270 miles
    Test number
    984170007822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,122 miles (+5,254)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    38,122 miles
    Test number
    208971700835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,868 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,868 miles
    Test number
    910103435293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,386 miles (+4,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,386 miles
    Test number
    577600471410
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass22,417 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    22,417 miles
    Test number
    913419568855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,896 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    21,896 miles
    Test number
    586066837209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,024 miles (+3,475)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    18,024 miles
    Test number
    177261262352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,549 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    14,549 miles
    Test number
    236851124354
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about J8 OJS

Does J8 OJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 OJS is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 OJS?
The MOT on J8 OJS is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 OJS done?
J8 OJS was recorded at 61,867 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 4,033 miles a year.
Has J8 OJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 OJS has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 OJS 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 OJS find?
J8 OJS passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides., and 2 more.

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