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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V8 VEKMOT history

V8 VEK is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 6 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 103,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

V8 VEK black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,002 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 VEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 VEK was last recorded at 103,002 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,946 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,056 miles
Average per year
6,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,002 miles
  • 2025 – 100,946 miles
  • 2024 – 95,143 miles
  • 2023 – 92,933 miles
  • 2022 – 90,072 miles
  • 2021 – 86,238 miles
  • 2020 – 75,253 miles
  • 2019 – 63,932 miles
  • 2018 – 58,513 miles
  • 2017 – 53,538 miles
  • 2016 – 48,522 miles
  • 2015 – 42,472 miles
  • 2014 – 31,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,002 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,002 miles (+2,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,002 miles
    Test number
    530645811010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass100,946 miles (+5,803)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,946 miles
    Test number
    437901315412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,143 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,143 miles
    Test number
    234730222140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,933 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,933 miles
    Test number
    855081448906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,926 miles (+2,854)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,926 miles
    Test number
    105850451043
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2553019 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass90,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,072 miles
    Test number
    441883460402
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  7. Fail90,072 miles (+3,834)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,072 miles
    Test number
    188944679680
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  8. Pass86,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,238 miles
    Test number
    234410842316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,238 miles (+10,985)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,238 miles
    Test number
    859171723043
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  10. Pass75,253 miles (+11,321)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,253 miles
    Test number
    223681643616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,932 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,932 miles
    Test number
    813289094091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,513 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,513 miles
    Test number
    379378038329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,538 miles (+5,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,538 miles
    Test number
    141871783914
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
  14. Pass48,522 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,522 miles
    Test number
    946460639959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,472 miles (+10,691)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,472 miles
    Test number
    136231115195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,781 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,781 miles
    Test number
    656736734106
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass31,781 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,781 miles
    Test number
    697006334190
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V8 VEK

Does V8 VEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 VEK is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 VEK?
The MOT on V8 VEK is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 VEK done?
V8 VEK was recorded at 103,002 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,047 miles a year.
Has V8 VEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 VEK has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V8 VEK 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 VEK find?
V8 VEK passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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