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Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 2,979 cc

V8 LKOMOT history

V8 LKO is a blue petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 6 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 66,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

V8 LKO blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
66,466 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
6 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LKO was last recorded at 66,466 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 1,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,302 miles · 14 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,164 miles
Average per year
3,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,466 miles
  • 2024 – 65,302 miles
  • 2021 – 63,300 miles
  • 2020 – 59,824 miles
  • 2019 – 53,997 miles
  • 2018 – 46,709 miles
  • 2017 – 36,408 miles
  • 2016 – 31,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,466 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,466 miles (+1,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    66,466 miles
    Test number
    457231961233
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass65,302 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,302 miles
    Test number
    377069322562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,300 miles (+3,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,300 miles
    Test number
    990819636067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass59,824 miles (+5,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,824 miles
    Test number
    146215797224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass53,997 miles (+7,288)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,997 miles
    Test number
    136488148951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,709 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,709 miles
    Test number
    345850760411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,706 miles (+10,298)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,706 miles
    Test number
    437353646227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass36,408 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,408 miles
    Test number
    539187107766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,203 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,203 miles
    Test number
    292312515682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,665 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,665 miles
    Test number
    705242802101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail28,663 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,663 miles
    Test number
    500857346721
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Questions about V8 LKO

Does V8 LKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LKO is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 LKO?
The MOT on V8 LKO is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 LKO done?
V8 LKO was recorded at 66,466 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 3,881 miles a year.
Has V8 LKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LKO has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on V8 LKO 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 V8 LKO find?
V8 LKO passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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