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BMW Alpina

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X8 NJLMOT history

X8 NJL is a grey diesel BMW Alpina first used on 20 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 168,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
168,917 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 NJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Alpina
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 NJL was last recorded at 168,917 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 6,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,542 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,375 miles
Average per year
11,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,917 miles
  • 2025 – 162,542 miles
  • 2024 – 155,133 miles
  • 2023 – 143,923 miles
  • 2022 – 135,049 miles
  • 2021 – 125,862 miles
  • 2020 – 120,615 miles
  • 2019 – 110,407 miles
  • 2018 – 100,175 miles
  • 2017 – 84,214 miles
  • 2016 – 64,453 miles
  • 2015 – 44,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,917 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slght play up and down in the steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    168,917 miles
    Test number
    619107090724
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail168,917 miles (+6,375)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,917 miles
    Test number
    986468565177
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass162,542 miles (+7,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    162,542 miles
    Test number
    169037811127
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass155,133 miles (+74)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    155,133 miles
    Test number
    841006638888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlght play up and down in the steering wheel

  5. Fail155,059 miles (+11,136)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,059 miles
    Test number
    142781227378
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlght play up and down in the steering wheel

  6. Pass143,923 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,923 miles
    Test number
    592235468262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,742 miles (+8,693)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,742 miles
    Test number
    292996520868
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

  8. Pass135,049 miles (+9,187)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,049 miles
    Test number
    726744576523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,862 miles (+5,247)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,862 miles
    Test number
    116068522287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass120,615 miles (+10,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,615 miles
    Test number
    898019875559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass110,407 miles (+10,232)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,407 miles
    Test number
    810881917036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,175 miles (+15,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,175 miles
    Test number
    749096988976
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres sidewalls damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass84,214 miles (+19,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,214 miles
    Test number
    836252005483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass64,453 miles (+20,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,453 miles
    Test number
    824801593196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,188 miles
    Test number
    119528335197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 NJL

Does X8 NJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 NJL is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 NJL?
The MOT on X8 NJL is valid until 20 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 NJL done?
X8 NJL was recorded at 168,917 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 11,133 miles a year.
Has X8 NJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 NJL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 NJL 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 NJL find?
X8 NJL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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