BMW 1 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L8 TBRMOT history
L8 TBR is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 25 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 124,341 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 124,341 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,330 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 TBR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 TBR was last recorded at 124,341 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 7,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,455 miles · 3 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,886 miles
- Average per year
- 6,330 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,341 miles
- 2025 – 116,455 miles
- 2024 – 106,401 miles
- 2023 – 93,379 miles
- 2022 – 89,262 miles
- 2021 – 83,840 miles
- 2020 – 77,388 miles
- 2019 – 70,159 miles
- 2018 – 68,034 miles
- 2017 – 64,775 miles
- 2016 – 61,452 miles
- 2015 – 57,857 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,341 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
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.
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake vacuum warning on dash
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 22 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,341 miles (+7,886)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 124,341 miles
- Test number
- 249473301566
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass116,455 miles (+10,054)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 116,455 miles
- Test number
- 149205218158
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass106,401 miles (+13,022)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 106,401 miles
- Test number
- 343696763306
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Pass93,379 miles (+4,117)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 93,379 miles
- Test number
- 928345050062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,262 miles (+5,422)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 89,262 miles
- Test number
- 641668447253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,840 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 83,840 miles
- Test number
- 716357900655
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake vacuum warning on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail83,837 miles (+6,449)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,837 miles
- Test number
- 545212809042
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake vacuum warning on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass77,388 miles (+7,229)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 77,388 miles
- Test number
- 631924798045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,159 miles (+2,125)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 70,159 miles
- Test number
- 280001487837
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass68,034 miles (+3,259)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 68,034 miles
- Test number
- 607448119194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,775 miles (+3,323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 64,775 miles
- Test number
- 483032688198
- AdvisoryTo clean for emissions reading
Pass61,452 miles (+3,595)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 61,452 miles
- Test number
- 145621820180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,857 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 57,857 miles
- Test number
- 368007731379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.mm inner edge and cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm outter edge 215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTo clean for emission reading
Questions about L8 TBR
- Does L8 TBR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TBR is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 TBR?
- The MOT on L8 TBR is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 TBR done?
- L8 TBR was recorded at 124,341 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 6,330 miles a year.
- Has L8 TBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 TBR has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on L8 TBR 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 TBR find?
- L8 TBR passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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