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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

X8 ALTMOT history

X8 ALT is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 4 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 78,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,928 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 ALT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 ALT was last recorded at 78,928 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 5,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,654 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
5,274 miles
Average per year
5,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,928 miles
  • 2025 – 73,654 miles
  • 2024 – 69,024 miles
  • 2023 – 61,783 miles
  • 2022 – 55,304 miles
  • 2021 – 48,057 miles
  • 2020 – 43,601 miles
  • 2019 – 35,907 miles
  • 2018 – 30,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,928 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,928 miles (+5,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,928 miles
    Test number
    897210267356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass73,654 miles (+4,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,654 miles
    Test number
    313183293795
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass69,024 miles (+7,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,024 miles
    Test number
    353582228659
    • 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))
  4. Pass61,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    61,783 miles
    Test number
    922859792346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,783 miles (+6,479)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,783 miles
    Test number
    444652940701
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass55,304 miles (+7,247)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,304 miles
    Test number
    301467472107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,057 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,057 miles
    Test number
    868497015200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,601 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,601 miles
    Test number
    816574049877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,907 miles (+4,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,907 miles
    Test number
    855378162065
    • 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))
  10. Pass30,973 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,973 miles
    Test number
    388401486635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,969 miles
    Test number
    334506791792
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted

Questions about X8 ALT

Does X8 ALT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 ALT is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 ALT?
The MOT on X8 ALT is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 ALT done?
X8 ALT was recorded at 78,928 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 5,588 miles a year.
Has X8 ALT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 ALT has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X8 ALT 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 X8 ALT find?
X8 ALT passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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