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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L8 USPMOT history

L8 USP is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 10 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,851 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 USP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 USP was last recorded at 88,851 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,115 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
736 miles
Average per year
5,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,851 miles
  • 2024 – 88,115 miles
  • 2023 – 86,221 miles
  • 2022 – 85,813 miles
  • 2021 – 83,982 miles
  • 2020 – 82,960 miles
  • 2019 – 76,857 miles
  • 2018 – 72,665 miles
  • 2017 – 67,297 miles
  • 2016 – 60,680 miles
  • 2015 – 42,890 miles
  • 2014 – 30,178 miles
  • 2013 – 18,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,851 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,851 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,851 miles
    Test number
    117195092685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,115 miles (+1,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,115 miles
    Test number
    747135482133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass86,221 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,221 miles
    Test number
    160735527945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,813 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,813 miles
    Test number
    258133815114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,982 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,982 miles
    Test number
    117544161561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,960 miles (+6,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,960 miles
    Test number
    174539688074
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass76,857 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,857 miles
    Test number
    688662684770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,665 miles
    Test number
    859670552151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,665 miles (+5,368)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,665 miles
    Test number
    174801152706
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass67,297 miles (+6,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,297 miles
    Test number
    610308373812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 runflat (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 runflat (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front stone chip to window screen not in drivers view
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to test
  11. Pass60,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,680 miles
    Test number
    178328144066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,680 miles (+8,214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,680 miles
    Test number
    111674327378
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass52,466 miles (+9,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,466 miles
    Test number
    516341739481
    • AdvisoryFront inner pads lower than outer pads
    • AdvisoryOs rear shocker damper perished
    • AdvisoryRear pads 4.5m
  14. Pass42,890 miles (+12,712)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,890 miles
    Test number
    438713165055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,178 miles (+12,045)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,178 miles
    Test number
    536253864013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,133 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,133 miles
    Test number
    718637183073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,021 miles
    Test number
    225616163091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 USP

Does L8 USP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 USP is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 USP?
The MOT on L8 USP is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 USP done?
L8 USP was recorded at 88,851 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,545 miles a year.
Has L8 USP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 USP has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on L8 USP 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 USP find?
L8 USP passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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