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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

J8 VGPMOT history

J8 VGP is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 23 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,389 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VGP was last recorded at 76,389 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,388 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,389 miles
  • 2025 – 72,474 miles
  • 2024 – 68,059 miles
  • 2023 – 63,466 miles
  • 2022 – 59,169 miles
  • 2021 – 53,833 miles
  • 2020 – 49,909 miles
  • 2019 – 42,090 miles
  • 2018 – 33,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,389 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,389 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    201820799666
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail76,388 miles (+3,914)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,388 miles
    Test number
    687060979833
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass72,474 miles (+4,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,474 miles
    Test number
    558762772139
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass68,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,059 miles
    Test number
    105400535663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,059 miles (+4,593)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,059 miles
    Test number
    129217528436
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,466 miles (+4,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,466 miles
    Test number
    640837695127
    • 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))

  7. Pass59,169 miles (+5,336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,169 miles
    Test number
    389436050828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge.

  8. Pass53,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,833 miles
    Test number
    949577114034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail53,831 miles (+3,922)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,831 miles
    Test number
    215080961701
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass49,909 miles (+7,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,909 miles
    Test number
    548328987312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass42,090 miles (+8,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,090 miles
    Test number
    506489297473
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads worn to 5mm.

  12. Pass33,335 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,335 miles
    Test number
    669149779709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edge

  13. Fail33,335 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,335 miles
    Test number
    898328927611
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edge

Questions about J8 VGP

Does J8 VGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VGP is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 VGP?
The MOT on J8 VGP is valid until 31 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 VGP done?
J8 VGP was recorded at 76,389 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,249 miles a year.
Has J8 VGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VGP has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 VGP 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 VGP find?
J8 VGP passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted.

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