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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L8 JCFMOT history

L8 JCF is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

L8 JCF grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,861 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JCF was last recorded at 95,861 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,218 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,643 miles
Average per year
4,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,861 miles
  • 2025 – 94,218 miles
  • 2024 – 93,175 miles
  • 2023 – 92,508 miles
  • 2021 – 88,242 miles
  • 2020 – 78,908 miles
  • 2019 – 73,995 miles
  • 2018 – 67,346 miles
  • 2017 – 61,656 miles
  • 2016 – 57,108 miles
  • 2015 – 49,447 miles
  • 2014 – 43,505 miles
  • 2013 – 36,918 miles
  • 2012 – 29,971 miles
  • 2011 – 21,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,861 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively drive shaft rusty and corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively drive shaft rusty and corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,861 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,861 miles
    Test number
    563316293428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively drive shaft rusty and corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively drive shaft rusty and corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail95,861 miles (+1,643)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,861 miles
    Test number
    974140039876
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively drive shaft rusty and corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively drive shaft rusty and corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,218 miles (+1,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    191882543454
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass93,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,175 miles
    Test number
    228880950738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail93,175 miles (+667)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,175 miles
    Test number
    511297825192
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass92,508 miles (+4,266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,508 miles
    Test number
    571180952963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,242 miles (+9,334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    278555332431
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  8. Pass78,908 miles (+4,913)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,908 miles
    Test number
    467613930104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,995 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,995 miles
    Test number
    553536989090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,346 miles (+5,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,346 miles
    Test number
    339051286964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass61,656 miles (+4,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,656 miles
    Test number
    579084738922
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass57,108 miles (+7,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,108 miles
    Test number
    717789513909
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNo emissions reading

  13. Pass49,447 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,447 miles
    Test number
    105995975022
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNo emissions output detected

  14. Fail49,447 miles (+5,942)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,447 miles
    Test number
    697135775015
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNo emissions output detected

  15. Pass43,505 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,505 miles
    Test number
    266400474067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,918 miles (+6,947)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,918 miles
    Test number
    877563843056
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass29,971 miles (+8,136)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,971 miles
    Test number
    127555442078
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass21,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,835 miles
    Test number
    179901741058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L8 JCF

Does L8 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JCF is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 JCF?
The MOT on L8 JCF is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JCF done?
L8 JCF was recorded at 95,861 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 4,828 miles a year.
Has L8 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JCF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 JCF 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 JCF find?
L8 JCF passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively drive shaft rusty and corroded; offside rear drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively drive shaft rusty and corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded.

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