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BMW 218

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

X8 GECMOT history

X8 GEC is a grey diesel BMW 218 first used on 12 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 123,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,479 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 GEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
12 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 GEC was last recorded at 123,479 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,478 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,479 miles
  • 2025 – 120,407 miles
  • 2024 – 112,633 miles
  • 2023 – 104,234 miles
  • 2022 – 93,908 miles
  • 2021 – 86,630 miles
  • 2019 – 74,028 miles
  • 2018 – 57,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,479 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Under floor covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,479 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,479 miles
    Test number
    796694692990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,478 miles (+3,071)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,478 miles
    Test number
    661606765102
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn uneven
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inner edge
  3. Pass120,407 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,407 miles
    Test number
    817708046830
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted
  4. Fail120,407 miles (+7,774)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,407 miles
    Test number
    433137160604
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Seat belt buckle plastic cover missing sharp edges present (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted
  5. Pass112,633 miles (+8,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,633 miles
    Test number
    588598002812
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted
  6. Pass104,234 miles (+10,326)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,234 miles
    Test number
    487220722217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted
  7. Pass93,908 miles (+7,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,908 miles
    Test number
    609406008450
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  8. Pass86,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,630 miles
    Test number
    656901098323
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all close (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail86,630 miles (+12,602)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,630 miles
    Test number
    913719957313
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all close (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass74,028 miles (+16,403)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,028 miles
    Test number
    652996159152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,625 miles
    Test number
    567803006177
    • 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))

Questions about X8 GEC

Does X8 GEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 GEC is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 GEC?
The MOT on X8 GEC is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 GEC done?
X8 GEC was recorded at 123,479 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 8,699 miles a year.
Has X8 GEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 GEC has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 GEC 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 GEC find?
X8 GEC passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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