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Black · Petrol · 2018 · 2,998 cc

L8 VAFMOT history

L8 VAF is a black petrol BMW 2 Series first used on 2 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 40,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

L8 VAF black BMW 2 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
40,817 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
2 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
2 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VAF was last recorded at 40,817 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 3,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,937 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,880 miles
Average per year
5,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,817 miles
  • 2025 – 36,937 miles
  • 2024 – 30,513 miles
  • 2023 – 24,811 miles
  • 2022 – 17,664 miles
  • 2021 – 13,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,817 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 11 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,817 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    40,817 miles
    Test number
    931965681987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,937 miles (+6,424)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    36,937 miles
    Test number
    179821399687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    30,513 miles
    Test number
    265628005099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail30,513 miles (+5,702)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,513 miles
    Test number
    954559669127
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass24,811 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    24,811 miles
    Test number
    886980594045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,613 miles (+5,949)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    23,613 miles
    Test number
    724641300313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,664 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    17,664 miles
    Test number
    397482235933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    13,866 miles
    Test number
    465485428965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 VAF

Does L8 VAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 VAF is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 VAF?
The MOT on L8 VAF is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 VAF done?
L8 VAF was recorded at 40,817 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,195 miles a year.
Has L8 VAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VAF has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 VAF 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 VAF find?
L8 VAF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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