BMW 118 R8KAU has 25 MOTs

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This 2008 BMW 118 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 160,212 miles 6 months ago on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 17:30.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 27th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

R8KAU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 2026160,212 MI
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 202427TH OCTOBER 2025152,821 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 2024152,817 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 202325TH OCTOBER 2024150,366 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 2023150,345 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 202211TH OCTOBER 2023141,190 MI
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20218TH OCTOBER 2022126,729 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 2021126,727 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 202028TH SEPTEMBER 2021121,035 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 2020121,035 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201913TH SEPTEMBER 2020116,656 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20186TH SEPTEMBER 2019106,729 MI
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 2018106,727 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Incorrect Colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Incorrect Colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20171ST SEPTEMBER 2018100,517 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Front (3.6.b.4d)
FAILED1ST SEPTEMBER 2017100,517 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Front (3.6.b.4d)
  2. FAIL - Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Both Rear (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Breaking Up Of Tread (winter Tyre ) (4.1.d.1b)
  4. FAIL - Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Breaking Up On The Outer Edge (4.1.e.1)
FAILED29TH AUGUST 2017100,513 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Cracked
  4. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20161ST AUGUST 201796,303 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED2ND AUGUST 201696,303 MI
 
  1. PRS - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED31ST JULY 201531ST JULY 201691,602 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201431ST JULY 201587,377 MI
FAILED1ST AUGUST 201487,377 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) Brake Grabbing Severely (3.7.b.6b)
PASSED25TH JULY 201324TH JULY 201484,780 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED10TH APRIL 20139TH APRIL 201481,202 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED13TH MARCH 201212TH MARCH 201355,516 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 20111ST MARCH 201237,078 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Chips On Screen
  2. USER ENTERED - Wear To Both Front Tyres On Edges
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R8KAU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

R8KAU MOT Comments

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R8KAU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 160,212 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,424 miles

R8KAU FAQs

This Bmw 118 with registration R8KAU was manufactured on Saturday 1st March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 160,212 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 9,424 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Bmw 118 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R8KAU has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 118 has had 25 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 8 Major, 1 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 118 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does R8KAU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 R8KAU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R8KAU Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 R8KAU does have Tax. Read more

When does R8KAU Tax expire?

The current Tax for R8KAU will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does R8KAU MOT expire?

The current MOT for R8KAU will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 27th October 2026. Read more

When did R8KAU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R8KAU was on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 17:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R8KAU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for R8KAU we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has R8KAU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for R8KAU we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R8KAU?

R8KAU is registered as a 2008 Bmw 118. Read more

How many miles has R8KAU done?

The odometer reading for R8KAU at the last MOT in October 2025 was 160,212 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,424 miles per year. Read more

How old is R8KAU?

The vehicle R8KAU was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st March 2008. Read more

What colour is R8KAU?

The official colour of R8KAU is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does R8KAU have?

R8KAU has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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