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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

J8 VBKMOT history

J8 VBK is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 11 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

J8 VBK black 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 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,199 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VBK was last recorded at 130,199 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 13,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,114 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,085 miles
Average per year
7,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,199 miles
  • 2025 – 117,114 miles
  • 2024 – 110,645 miles
  • 2023 – 105,869 miles
  • 2022 – 99,749 miles
  • 2021 – 93,687 miles
  • 2020 – 84,908 miles
  • 2019 – 77,095 miles
  • 2018 – 67,595 miles
  • 2017 – 53,646 miles
  • 2016 – 48,103 miles
  • 2015 – 44,447 miles
  • 2014 – 41,133 miles
  • 2013 – 35,146 miles
  • 2012 – 28,418 miles
  • 2011 – 17,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,199 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,199 miles (+13,085)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,199 miles
    Test number
    186819399611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass117,114 miles (+6,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,114 miles
    Test number
    187623608951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,645 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,645 miles
    Test number
    294235692985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,869 miles (+6,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,869 miles
    Test number
    888450715581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,749 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,749 miles
    Test number
    502238250674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail99,749 miles (+6,062)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,749 miles
    Test number
    894212949062
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass93,687 miles (+8,779)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,687 miles
    Test number
    492013015607
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorUpper Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror lens has heavy tint
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror lens has heavy tint
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,908 miles (+7,813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,908 miles
    Test number
    553432987453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySunstrip fitted in windscreen zone a but forward of the screen

  9. Pass77,095 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,095 miles
    Test number
    594782922970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCarbon look no. plates fitted but have kite marks
    • AdvisorySunvisor strip fitted forward of the windscreen.rear sidewindows tinted.

  10. Fail77,095 miles (+9,500)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,095 miles
    Test number
    834822633920
    • Repaired at testCentral Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCarbon look no. plates fitted but have kite marks
    • AdvisorySunvisor strip fitted forward of the windscreen.rear sidewindows tinted.

  11. Pass67,595 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,595 miles
    Test number
    433315133866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,972 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,972 miles
    Test number
    302156467202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  13. Fail66,972 miles (+13,326)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,972 miles
    Test number
    738634593699
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  14. Pass53,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    527865540749
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre approaching limit ( outer shoulder )

  15. Fail53,646 miles (+5,543)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    611176610449
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre approaching limit ( outer shoulder )

  16. Pass48,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,103 miles
    Test number
    870016673886
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail48,103 miles (+3,656)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,103 miles
    Test number
    459990047623
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass44,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,447 miles
    Test number
    417190355171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,447 miles (+3,314)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,447 miles
    Test number
    857040155104
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass41,133 miles (+5,987)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,133 miles
    Test number
    816861354107
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass35,146 miles (+6,728)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,146 miles
    Test number
    308829143183
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass28,418 miles (+10,628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,418 miles
    Test number
    469330082292
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass17,790 miles (+526)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    17,790 miles
    Test number
    419406681221
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear discs have surface rust .

  24. Pass17,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,264 miles
    Test number
    256804121290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 VBK

Does J8 VBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VBK is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 VBK?
The MOT on J8 VBK is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 VBK done?
J8 VBK was recorded at 130,199 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,459 miles a year.
Has J8 VBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VBK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 VBK 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 VBK find?
J8 VBK passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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