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BMW 218

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L8 TVAMOT history

L8 TVA is a blue diesel BMW 218 first used on 16 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 93,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,086 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TVA was last recorded at 93,086 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,065 miles · 10 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
9,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,086 miles
  • 2025 – 81,716 miles
  • 2024 – 73,307 miles
  • 2022 – 66,343 miles
  • 2020 – 55,268 miles
  • 2019 – 42,531 miles
  • 2018 – 19,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,086 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 29 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,086 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,086 miles
    Test number
    595469109879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,065 miles (+11,349)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    970781998110
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

  3. Pass81,716 miles (+8,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    107414545416
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass73,307 miles (+6,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,307 miles
    Test number
    871957019135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass66,343 miles (+3,883)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,343 miles
    Test number
    643935553522
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass62,460 miles (+7,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,460 miles
    Test number
    483056612900
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass55,268 miles (+12,737)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,268 miles
    Test number
    288819260107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,531 miles
    Test number
    798461906389
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  9. Fail42,531 miles (+22,999)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,531 miles
    Test number
    369970937199
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers smear (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  10. Pass19,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    19,532 miles
    Test number
    254949253922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L8 TVA

Does L8 TVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TVA is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TVA?
The MOT on L8 TVA is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 TVA done?
L8 TVA was recorded at 93,086 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 9,755 miles a year.
Has L8 TVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TVA has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 TVA 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 TVA find?
L8 TVA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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