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BMW 218

Grey · Diesel · 2019 · 1,995 cc

L8 SWOMOT history

L8 SWO is a grey diesel BMW 218 first used on 27 Sept 2019. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 67,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
67,003 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
27 Sept 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SWO was last recorded at 67,003 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 8,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,902 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,101 miles
Average per year
9,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,003 miles
  • 2025 – 58,902 miles
  • 2024 – 46,944 miles
  • 2023 – 41,693 miles
  • 2022 – 29,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,003 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 23 Sept 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,003 miles (+8,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    67,003 miles
    Test number
    468112104632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass58,902 miles (+11,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    58,902 miles
    Test number
    796699817932
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass46,944 miles (+5,251)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    46,944 miles
    Test number
    809691350623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    41,693 miles
    Test number
    234148544782
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail41,693 miles (+12,283)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,693 miles
    Test number
    359228001354
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass29,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    29,410 miles
    Test number
    803805482354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 SWO

Does L8 SWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SWO is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 SWO?
The MOT on L8 SWO is valid until 26 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 SWO done?
L8 SWO was recorded at 67,003 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 9,405 miles a year.
Has L8 SWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SWO has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 SWO 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 SWO find?
L8 SWO passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front road wheel slightly distorted outer edge slightly damaged.

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