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BMW X1

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L8 JAUMOT history

L8 JAU is a blue diesel BMW X1 first used on 10 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 79,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L8 JAU blue BMW X1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,096 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X1
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JAU was last recorded at 79,096 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,140 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,956 miles
Average per year
5,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,096 miles
  • 2024 – 75,140 miles
  • 2023 – 71,178 miles
  • 2022 – 66,139 miles
  • 2021 – 60,281 miles
  • 2020 – 54,732 miles
  • 2019 – 48,824 miles
  • 2018 – 40,435 miles
  • 2017 – 33,900 miles
  • 2016 – 25,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,096 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,096 miles (+3,956)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,096 miles
    Test number
    705617630360
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass75,140 miles (+3,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,140 miles
    Test number
    216159426011
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,178 miles (+5,039)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,178 miles
    Test number
    261769557084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,139 miles (+5,858)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,139 miles
    Test number
    739386829414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,281 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,281 miles
    Test number
    258066412752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,732 miles
    Test number
    659476706408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,732 miles (+5,908)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,732 miles
    Test number
    911495149672
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass48,824 miles (+8,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,824 miles
    Test number
    524912678613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass40,435 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    40,435 miles
    Test number
    324371729374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,900 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,900 miles
    Test number
    827973783925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp split
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with covers and/or undertrays. some parts of vehicle not inspected.

  11. Fail33,900 miles (+8,420)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,900 miles
    Test number
    865658687250
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp split
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with covers and/or undertrays. some parts of vehicle not inspected.

  12. Pass25,480 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,480 miles
    Test number
    497862994721
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  13. Fail25,480 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,480 miles
    Test number
    126025131700
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

Questions about L8 JAU

Does L8 JAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JAU is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 JAU?
The MOT on L8 JAU is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JAU done?
L8 JAU was recorded at 79,096 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 5,961 miles a year.
Has L8 JAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JAU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L8 JAU 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 JAU find?
L8 JAU passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and badly corroded, and 4 more.

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