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BMW 318

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

J8 OOEMOT history

J8 OOE is a black diesel BMW 318 first used on 31 Jan 2018. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 97,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,695 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 OOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
318
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Jan 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 OOE was last recorded at 97,695 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 14,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,426 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
14,269 miles
Average per year
10,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,695 miles
  • 2025 – 83,426 miles
  • 2024 – 74,346 miles
  • 2023 – 57,981 miles
  • 2022 – 46,368 miles
  • 2021 – 37,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,695 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A"

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 13 Jan 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,695 miles (+14,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,695 miles
    Test number
    690647725156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass83,426 miles (+9,080)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,426 miles
    Test number
    963297181943
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,346 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,346 miles
    Test number
    675897935025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,200 miles
    Test number
    246949975669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,200 miles (+10,219)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,200 miles
    Test number
    321027953815
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorUpper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass57,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,981 miles
    Test number
    826040786621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail57,981 miles (+11,613)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,981 miles
    Test number
    395325107346
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass46,368 miles (+8,948)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,368 miles
    Test number
    259461075982
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone"B" (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear runflat tyre and non runflat tyre fitted to same axle

  9. Pass37,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    37,420 miles
    Test number
    717163197264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,420 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,420 miles
    Test number
    600643640418
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about J8 OOE

Does J8 OOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 OOE is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 OOE?
The MOT on J8 OOE is valid until 29 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 OOE done?
J8 OOE was recorded at 97,695 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 10,781 miles a year.
Has J8 OOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 OOE has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 OOE 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 OOE find?
J8 OOE passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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