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BMW 420

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

J8 SOCMOT history

J8 SOC is a silver diesel BMW 420 first used on 30 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 125,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,715 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 SOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 SOC was last recorded at 125,715 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 8,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,061 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,654 miles
Average per year
9,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,715 miles
  • 2024 – 117,061 miles
  • 2023 – 106,534 miles
  • 2022 – 98,721 miles
  • 2021 – 88,172 miles
  • 2020 – 74,153 miles
  • 2019 – 54,408 miles
  • 2018 – 51,394 miles
  • 2017 – 48,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,715 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Bumper slightly damaged

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 covers under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,715 miles (+8,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,715 miles
    Test number
    280702786374
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Bumper slightly damaged

  2. Pass117,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,061 miles
    Test number
    300101969825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail117,061 miles (+10,527)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,061 miles
    Test number
    119451230013
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass106,534 miles (+7,813)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,534 miles
    Test number
    175276576725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,721 miles (+10,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,721 miles
    Test number
    239196343222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers undertrays fitted

  6. Pass88,172 miles (+14,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    728345746387
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

  7. Pass74,153 miles (+19,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,153 miles
    Test number
    328274825131
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

  8. Pass54,408 miles (+3,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,408 miles
    Test number
    319359680529
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring full inspection

  9. Pass51,394 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,394 miles
    Test number
    575067212025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,432 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,432 miles
    Test number
    539187227976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,424 miles
    Test number
    867894622196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 SOC

Does J8 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 SOC is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 SOC?
The MOT on J8 SOC is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 SOC done?
J8 SOC was recorded at 125,715 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 9,008 miles a year.
Has J8 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 SOC has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 SOC 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 SOC find?
J8 SOC passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front lower bumper slightly damaged.

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