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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L8 TEXMOT history

L8 TEX is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 190,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

L8 TEX white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
190,444 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TEX was last recorded at 190,444 miles on 1 May 2026, 6,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
183,829 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,615 miles
Average per year
8,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,444 miles
  • 2025 – 183,829 miles
  • 2024 – 175,606 miles
  • 2023 – 168,539 miles
  • 2022 – 162,986 miles
  • 2021 – 149,843 miles
  • 2020 – 141,136 miles
  • 2019 – 134,261 miles
  • 2018 – 124,734 miles
  • 2017 – 115,719 miles
  • 2016 – 107,180 miles
  • 2015 – 96,426 miles
  • 2014 – 84,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,444 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,444 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    190,444 miles
    Test number
    718599924008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail190,444 miles (+6,615)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,444 miles
    Test number
    652416850331
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass183,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    183,829 miles
    Test number
    818498106272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail183,829 miles (+8,223)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,829 miles
    Test number
    204748600472
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass175,606 miles (+7,067)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    175,606 miles
    Test number
    797042837919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass168,539 miles (+5,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    168,539 miles
    Test number
    134558240587
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass162,986 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    162,986 miles
    Test number
    206933469567
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint weak

  8. Fail162,986 miles (+13,143)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,986 miles
    Test number
    558465572454
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint weak

  9. Pass149,843 miles (+8,707)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,843 miles
    Test number
    246527566333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass141,136 miles (+6,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    141,136 miles
    Test number
    332877110178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  11. Pass134,261 miles (+9,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,261 miles
    Test number
    254751158374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass124,734 miles (+9,015)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,734 miles
    Test number
    972907541095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,719 miles (+8,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,719 miles
    Test number
    796682528113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass107,180 miles (+10,754)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,180 miles
    Test number
    435177377974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,426 miles (+11,782)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,426 miles
    Test number
    699338275080
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing inner and outer edges

  16. Pass84,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,644 miles
    Test number
    407261174055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 TEX

Does L8 TEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TEX is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TEX?
The MOT on L8 TEX is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 TEX done?
L8 TEX was recorded at 190,444 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 8,717 miles a year.
Has L8 TEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TEX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 TEX 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 TEX find?
L8 TEX passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear coil spring corroded both; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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