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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 2,996 cc

L8 HSXMOT history

L8 HSX is a black petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 18 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

L8 HSX black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,296 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HSX was last recorded at 91,296 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 8,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,371 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,925 miles
Average per year
7,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,296 miles
  • 2024 – 82,371 miles
  • 2023 – 71,765 miles
  • 2022 – 55,453 miles
  • 2020 – 52,285 miles
  • 2019 – 48,657 miles
  • 2018 – 43,235 miles
  • 2017 – 37,846 miles
  • 2016 – 25,962 miles
  • 2015 – 17,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,296 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,296 miles (+8,925)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,296 miles
    Test number
    953201964568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,371 miles
    Test number
    409403169446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,371 miles (+10,606)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,371 miles
    Test number
    552168307405
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass71,765 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    724607594778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,147 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,147 miles
    Test number
    238950305863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,101 miles (+14,648)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,101 miles
    Test number
    480639220103
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect also has two smaller hair line cracks starting (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass55,453 miles (+3,168)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,453 miles
    Test number
    838195772804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,285 miles
    Test number
    651508787982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,285 miles (+3,628)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,285 miles
    Test number
    929825222810
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass48,657 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    48,657 miles
    Test number
    234342847991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,235 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,235 miles
    Test number
    187522167780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,161 miles (+5,315)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,161 miles
    Test number
    415762346752
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass37,846 miles (+11,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,846 miles
    Test number
    475922146596
    • 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)
  14. Pass25,962 miles (+8,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    25,962 miles
    Test number
    436005809450
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  15. Pass17,567 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    17,567 miles
    Test number
    549759095153
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L8 HSX

Does L8 HSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HSX is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 HSX?
The MOT on L8 HSX is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 HSX done?
L8 HSX was recorded at 91,296 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 7,111 miles a year.
Has L8 HSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HSX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 HSX 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 L8 HSX find?
L8 HSX passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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