BMW 120
Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L8 JAPMOT history
L8 JAP is a red diesel BMW 120 first used on 29 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 48,603 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 48,603 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 15 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 3,239 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 JAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 JAP was last recorded at 48,603 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 5,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 43,464 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,139 miles
- Average per year
- 3,239 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 48,603 miles
- 2025 – 43,464 miles
- 2024 – 38,369 miles
- 2023 – 33,731 miles
- 2022 – 28,506 miles
- 2021 – 23,954 miles
- 2020 – 18,813 miles
- 2019 – 14,333 miles
- 2018 – 9,807 miles
- 2017 – 6,453 miles
- 2016 – 5,552 miles
- 2015 – 5,023 miles
- 2014 – 4,533 miles
- 2013 – 3,836 miles
- 2012 – 3,114 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass48,603 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 10 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,603 miles (+5,139)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 48,603 miles
- Test number
- 635401419067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass43,464 miles (+5,095)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 43,464 miles
- Test number
- 555657561188
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryManufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass38,369 miles (+4,638)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 38,369 miles
- Test number
- 194423507920
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexys at the rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear link arms upper and lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass33,731 miles (+5,225)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 33,731 miles
- Test number
- 872582501408
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryManufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Pass28,506 miles (+4,552)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 28,506 miles
- Test number
- 456377316374
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryManufacture under guards and sill protectors fitted limiting inspection
Pass23,954 miles (+5,141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 23,954 miles
- Test number
- 261551106823
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass18,813 miles (+4,480)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 18,813 miles
- Test number
- 867696723781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,333 miles (+4,526)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 14,333 miles
- Test number
- 543302392434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,807 miles (+3,354)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 9,807 miles
- Test number
- 577966215954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,453 miles (+901)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 6,453 miles
- Test number
- 307422175470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,552 miles (+529)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 5,552 miles
- Test number
- 352025242276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,023 miles (+490)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 5,023 miles
- Test number
- 380921917471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,533 miles (+697)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 4,533 miles
- Test number
- 958689084274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,836 miles (+722)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 3,836 miles
- Test number
- 798729883250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,114 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 3,114 miles
- Test number
- 279284482291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 JAP
- Does L8 JAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JAP is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 JAP?
- The MOT on L8 JAP is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 JAP done?
- L8 JAP was recorded at 48,603 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 3,239 miles a year.
- Has L8 JAP ever failed its MOT?
- No. L8 JAP has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on L8 JAP 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 JAP find?
- L8 JAP passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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