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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V8 WBAMOT history

V8 WBA is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 76,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

V8 WBA blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
76,023 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 WBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 WBA was last recorded at 76,023 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2015: 22,452 miles, lower than 31,741 miles on 23 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,001 miles · 26 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
3,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,023 miles
  • 2025 – 71,233 miles
  • 2024 – 65,258 miles
  • 2023 – 60,792 miles
  • 2022 – 56,634 miles
  • 2021 – 52,207 miles
  • 2020 – 49,014 miles
  • 2019 – 46,597 miles
  • 2018 – 40,421 miles
  • 2017 – 34,682 miles
  • 2016 – 28,232 miles
  • 2015 – 22,452 miles
  • 2014 – 31,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,023 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,023 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    76,023 miles
    Test number
    756965833040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,001 miles (+4,768)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,001 miles
    Test number
    210327706026
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass71,233 miles (+5,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,233 miles
    Test number
    945324726129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass65,258 miles (+4,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,258 miles
    Test number
    484974506355
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass60,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,792 miles
    Test number
    935045466877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail60,792 miles (+4,158)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,792 miles
    Test number
    681725822791
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass56,634 miles (+4,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,634 miles
    Test number
    183530068794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass52,207 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,207 miles
    Test number
    449833700152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,014 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,014 miles
    Test number
    310429341270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,597 miles (+6,176)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,597 miles
    Test number
    715451975907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,421 miles (+5,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,421 miles
    Test number
    876772818365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions level too low to get a reading

  12. Pass34,682 miles (+6,450)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,682 miles
    Test number
    935900142681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,232 miles (+5,780)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,232 miles
    Test number
    684576164584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    22,452 miles
    Test number
    741903405982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,452 miles (-9,289)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,452 miles
    Test number
    518358708580
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass31,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,741 miles
    Test number
    399116094415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 WBA

Does V8 WBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 WBA is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 WBA?
The MOT on V8 WBA is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 WBA done?
V8 WBA was recorded at 76,023 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 3,687 miles a year.
Has V8 WBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 WBA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 WBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 WBA find?
V8 WBA passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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