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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2020 · 2,993 cc

L8 JTEMOT history

L8 JTE is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 14 Feb 2020. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 20,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

L8 JTE blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
20,400 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
14 Feb 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JTE was last recorded at 20,400 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 1,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,287 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,113 miles
Average per year
1,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,400 miles
  • 2025 – 19,287 miles
  • 2024 – 18,204 miles
  • 2023 – 15,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,400 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

6 tests since 10 Feb 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,400 miles (+1,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    20,400 miles
    Test number
    666621158740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass19,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    19,287 miles
    Test number
    566696391638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail19,287 miles (+1,083)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,287 miles
    Test number
    412792362514
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass18,204 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    18,204 miles
    Test number
    492183525153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass15,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    15,776 miles
    Test number
    504599519852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Fail15,776 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,776 miles
    Test number
    975460571006
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about L8 JTE

Does L8 JTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JTE is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 JTE?
The MOT on L8 JTE is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JTE done?
L8 JTE was recorded at 20,400 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 1,526 miles a year.
Has L8 JTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JTE has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 JTE 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 JTE find?
L8 JTE passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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