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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T8 BTBMOT history

T8 BTB is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 19 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
133,770 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 BTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 BTB was last recorded at 133,770 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 7,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,035 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,735 miles
Average per year
6,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,770 miles
  • 2025 – 126,035 miles
  • 2024 – 118,925 miles
  • 2023 – 110,108 miles
  • 2022 – 100,498 miles
  • 2021 – 92,372 miles
  • 2020 – 83,328 miles
  • 2018 – 76,972 miles
  • 2017 – 71,795 miles
  • 2016 – 65,253 miles
  • 2015 – 60,341 miles
  • 2014 – 53,982 miles
  • 2013 – 44,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,770 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,770 miles (+7,735)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    133,770 miles
    Test number
    784056521415
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,035 miles (+7,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,035 miles
    Test number
    953592951228
    • AdvisoryFront Metal brake pipe swollen (both)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Metal brake pipe swollen (both)

  3. Pass118,925 miles (+8,817)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,925 miles
    Test number
    324000723090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,108 miles (+9,610)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,108 miles
    Test number
    730916271974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass100,498 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,498 miles
    Test number
    781737879054
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail100,498 miles (+8,126)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,498 miles
    Test number
    841772097902
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass92,372 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,372 miles
    Test number
    970611646486
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail92,366 miles (+9,038)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,366 miles
    Test number
    754145320728
    • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,328 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,328 miles
    Test number
    118306178827
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail83,328 miles (+6,356)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,328 miles
    Test number
    282539936872
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass76,972 miles (+5,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,972 miles
    Test number
    920519066088
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs slightly worn

  12. Pass71,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,795 miles
    Test number
    505133135059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,795 miles (+6,542)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,795 miles
    Test number
    930757625055
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  14. Pass65,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,253 miles
    Test number
    709238791877
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section is damaged

  15. Fail65,253 miles (+4,912)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,253 miles
    Test number
    592990695536
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section is damaged

  16. Pass60,341 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,341 miles
    Test number
    207533643711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,137 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,137 miles
    Test number
    107242525448
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass56,137 miles (+2,155)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,137 miles
    Test number
    888252625099
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass53,982 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,982 miles
    Test number
    638382914284
    • NoteNearside steering arm has play but is not excessive

  20. Fail53,982 miles (+9,390)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,982 miles
    Test number
    858682314270
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside steering arm has play but is not excessive

  21. Pass44,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,592 miles
    Test number
    529490523148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 BTB

Does T8 BTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 BTB is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 BTB?
The MOT on T8 BTB is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 BTB done?
T8 BTB was recorded at 133,770 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,994 miles a year.
Has T8 BTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 BTB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T8 BTB 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 T8 BTB find?
T8 BTB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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