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BMW 225

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L8 XMMMOT history

L8 XMM is a white diesel BMW 225 first used on 16 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 121,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
121,458 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 XMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
225
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
16 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 XMM was last recorded at 121,458 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 10,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,073 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10,385 miles
Average per year
8,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,458 miles
  • 2025 – 111,073 miles
  • 2024 – 102,305 miles
  • 2023 – 97,155 miles
  • 2022 – 89,506 miles
  • 2021 – 83,508 miles
  • 2020 – 77,676 miles
  • 2019 – 61,730 miles
  • 2018 – 47,070 miles
  • 2017 – 40,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,458 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,458 miles (+10,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    121,458 miles
    Test number
    542393517054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,073 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,073 miles
    Test number
    679452878132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted blocking view of some components

  3. Fail111,073 miles (+8,768)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,073 miles
    Test number
    609171209201
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted blocking view of some components

  4. Pass102,305 miles (+5,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,305 miles
    Test number
    726049166502
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from rear view mirror
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  5. Pass97,155 miles (+7,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,155 miles
    Test number
    473165384717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,506 miles (+5,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,506 miles
    Test number
    798008593467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,508 miles (+5,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,508 miles
    Test number
    127931692901
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass77,676 miles (+15,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,676 miles
    Test number
    348077818343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass61,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,730 miles
    Test number
    725476618154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,730 miles (+14,660)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,730 miles
    Test number
    734340544961
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass47,070 miles (+6,716)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,070 miles
    Test number
    558067575503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,354 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,354 miles
    Test number
    637256883851
    • AdvisoryBoth front tires worn smooth on outside edge
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle

Questions about L8 XMM

Does L8 XMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 XMM is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 XMM?
The MOT on L8 XMM is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 XMM done?
L8 XMM was recorded at 121,458 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 8,955 miles a year.
Has L8 XMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 XMM has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 XMM 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 XMM find?
L8 XMM passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front.

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