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BMW 8 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S747 GANMOT history

S747 GAN is a blue petrol BMW 8 Series first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 107,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
107,557 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S747 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
8 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S747 GAN was last recorded at 107,557 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,887 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
670 miles
Average per year
3,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,557 miles
  • 2023 – 106,887 miles
  • 2022 – 99,865 miles
  • 2021 – 92,705 miles
  • 2020 – 85,018 miles
  • 2019 – 80,503 miles
  • 2018 – 76,146 miles
  • 2017 – 73,268 miles
  • 2016 – 61,958 miles
  • 2014 – 56,376 miles
  • 2013 – 56,228 miles
  • 2012 – 54,896 miles
  • 2011 – 53,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,557 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • All four jacking point rubbers missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,557 miles (+670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    107,557 miles
    Test number
    172812468672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,887 miles (+7,022)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,887 miles
    Test number
    916650647758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,865 miles (+7,160)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,865 miles
    Test number
    335825324803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,705 miles (+7,687)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,705 miles
    Test number
    193583549818
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll four jacking point rubbers missing

  5. Pass85,018 miles (+4,515)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,018 miles
    Test number
    930022522489
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryAll four jacking point rubbers missing

  6. Pass80,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,503 miles
    Test number
    418581570054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,503 miles (+4,357)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,503 miles
    Test number
    851723853985
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass76,146 miles (+2,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,146 miles
    Test number
    251374031440
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edges

  9. Pass73,268 miles (+11,310)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,268 miles
    Test number
    897185963473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,958 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    996735337576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,376 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,376 miles
    Test number
    125644154125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,228 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,228 miles
    Test number
    756957793211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,896 miles
    Test number
    515377552282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,896 miles (+924)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,896 miles
    Test number
    367546452295
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

  15. Pass53,972 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,972 miles
    Test number
    265487001269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,971 miles3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,971 miles
    Test number
    997290801241
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres side walls cracking.
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc's corroded.

Questions about S747 GAN

Does S747 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S747 GAN is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S747 GAN?
The MOT on S747 GAN is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S747 GAN done?
S747 GAN was recorded at 107,557 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,579 miles a year.
Has S747 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S747 GAN has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on S747 GAN 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 S747 GAN find?
S747 GAN passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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