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BMW 1 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

J8 TELMOT history

J8 TEL is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 100,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

J8 TEL 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 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,632 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 TEL
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
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 TEL was last recorded at 100,632 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 6,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,004 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,628 miles
Average per year
8,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,632 miles
  • 2025 – 94,004 miles
  • 2024 – 85,513 miles
  • 2023 – 80,124 miles
  • 2022 – 71,774 miles
  • 2021 – 64,078 miles
  • 2019 – 50,358 miles
  • 2018 – 41,396 miles
  • 2017 – 33,337 miles
  • 2016 – 24,580 miles
  • 2015 – 17,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,632 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,632 miles (+6,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,632 miles
    Test number
    686479206541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass94,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,004 miles
    Test number
    887232615404
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail94,004 miles (+8,491)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,004 miles
    Test number
    941484300997
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass85,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,513 miles
    Test number
    638674653217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,513 miles (+5,389)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,513 miles
    Test number
    118429304479
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,124 miles
    Test number
    499676017308
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail80,124 miles (+8,350)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,124 miles
    Test number
    323118759995
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    71,774 miles
    Test number
    342136352805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,774 miles (+7,696)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,774 miles
    Test number
    472684647475
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass64,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    64,078 miles
    Test number
    357819463758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,078 miles (+13,720)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,078 miles
    Test number
    435958297547
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass50,358 miles (+8,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,358 miles
    Test number
    980606425972
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass41,396 miles (+8,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,396 miles
    Test number
    494949523548
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers worn
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Pass33,337 miles (+8,757)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,337 miles
    Test number
    385566358900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,580 miles (+6,746)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,580 miles
    Test number
    453480723880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    17,834 miles
    Test number
    823454888211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 TEL

Does J8 TEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 TEL is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 TEL?
The MOT on J8 TEL is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 TEL done?
J8 TEL was recorded at 100,632 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 8,009 miles a year.
Has J8 TEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 TEL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 TEL 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 TEL find?
J8 TEL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking..

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