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BMW 118

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,598 cc

L8 OLJMOT history

L8 OLJ is a blue petrol BMW 118 first used on 15 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 47,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
47,491 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 OLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
15 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 OLJ was last recorded at 47,491 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 2,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,007 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,484 miles
Average per year
3,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,491 miles
  • 2024 – 45,007 miles
  • 2023 – 40,918 miles
  • 2022 – 34,714 miles
  • 2021 – 29,849 miles
  • 2020 – 26,971 miles
  • 2019 – 22,119 miles
  • 2018 – 17,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,491 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 5 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,491 miles (+2,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    47,491 miles
    Test number
    737259482810
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass45,007 miles (+4,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    45,007 miles
    Test number
    564682514713
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass40,918 miles (+6,204)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    40,918 miles
    Test number
    359842901993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,714 miles (+4,865)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,714 miles
    Test number
    275847508620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,849 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    29,849 miles
    Test number
    822496337404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,971 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    26,971 miles
    Test number
    933825223481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,119 miles (+4,225)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    22,119 miles
    Test number
    490949908949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    17,894 miles
    Test number
    111207765778
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail17,894 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,894 miles
    Test number
    601053615720
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about L8 OLJ

Does L8 OLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 OLJ is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 OLJ?
The MOT on L8 OLJ is valid until 16 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 OLJ done?
L8 OLJ was recorded at 47,491 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 3,937 miles a year.
Has L8 OLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 OLJ has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L8 OLJ 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 OLJ find?
L8 OLJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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