
BMW 1 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 2,998 cc
L8 SFOMOT history
L8 SFO is a grey petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 29 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 72,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 72,611 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,772 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 SFO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 29 Dec 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 SFO was last recorded at 72,611 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 5,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,029 miles · 24 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,582 miles
- Average per year
- 6,772 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,611 miles
- 2025 – 67,029 miles
- 2024 – 63,404 miles
- 2023 – 56,482 miles
- 2022 – 46,912 miles
- 2021 – 37,601 miles
- 2020 – 28,831 miles
- 2019 – 26,811 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
10 tests since 16 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,611 miles (+5,582)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 72,611 miles
- Test number
- 993035811988
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,029 miles (+3,625)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 67,029 miles
- Test number
- 695296405723
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,404 miles (+6,922)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 63,404 miles
- Test number
- 704251075100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,482 miles (+9,570)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 56,482 miles
- Test number
- 911764173171
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass46,912 miles (+274)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 46,912 miles
- Test number
- 463681617578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,638 miles (+9,037)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,638 miles
- Test number
- 869610095075
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,601 miles (+8,770)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 37,601 miles
- Test number
- 664850355547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,831 miles (+2,020)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 28,831 miles
- Test number
- 440523241432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,811 miles (+146)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 26,811 miles
- Test number
- 269305532984
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail26,665 miles4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,665 miles
- Test number
- 916493865524
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Questions about L8 SFO
- Does L8 SFO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SFO is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 SFO?
- The MOT on L8 SFO is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 SFO done?
- L8 SFO was recorded at 72,611 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 6,772 miles a year.
- Has L8 SFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 SFO has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on L8 SFO 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 SFO find?
- L8 SFO passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.
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