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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

J8 THEMOT history

J8 THE is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 25 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 91,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

J8 THE blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,728 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 THE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
25 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 THE was last recorded at 91,728 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,698 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
13,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,728 miles
  • 2025 – 73,015 miles
  • 2024 – 52,157 miles
  • 2023 – 34,608 miles
  • 2022 – 17,121 miles
  • 2021 – 11,063 miles
  • 2020 – 9,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,728 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 23 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,728 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,728 miles
    Test number
    651857645601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail91,698 miles (+18,683)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,698 miles
    Test number
    451753673315
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass73,015 miles (+20,858)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    270913404987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,157 miles (+17,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    52,157 miles
    Test number
    462704356489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass34,608 miles (+17,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    34,608 miles
    Test number
    861030998873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass17,121 miles (+6,058)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    17,121 miles
    Test number
    655006284813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass11,063 miles (+1,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    11,063 miles
    Test number
    509717849745
    • 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))

  8. Pass9,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    9,991 miles
    Test number
    508646119242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 THE

Does J8 THE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 THE is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 THE?
The MOT on J8 THE is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 THE done?
J8 THE was recorded at 91,728 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 13,651 miles a year.
Has J8 THE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 THE has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 THE 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 THE find?
J8 THE passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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