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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,000 cc

S800 SBYMOT history

S800 SBY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

S800 SBY grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
164,749 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S800 SBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S800 SBY was last recorded at 164,749 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 10,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,487 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,262 miles
Average per year
9,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,749 miles
  • 2024 – 154,487 miles
  • 2023 – 146,782 miles
  • 2022 – 139,358 miles
  • 2021 – 131,866 miles
  • 2020 – 123,589 miles
  • 2019 – 117,618 miles
  • 2018 – 102,265 miles
  • 2017 – 100,139 miles
  • 2016 – 89,457 miles
  • 2015 – 78,516 miles
  • 2014 – 64,810 miles
  • 2012 – 40,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,749 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on minimum limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,749 miles (+10,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    164,749 miles
    Test number
    106604784725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass154,487 miles (+7,705)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,487 miles
    Test number
    517736414370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,782 miles
    Test number
    616798962044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,782 miles (+7,424)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,782 miles
    Test number
    669470196073
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,358 miles (+7,492)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,358 miles
    Test number
    582595829333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,866 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,866 miles
    Test number
    699382635979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail131,860 miles (+8,271)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,860 miles
    Test number
    567090935697
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick wear indicator fitted o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass123,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,589 miles
    Test number
    432209515669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail123,589 miles (+5,971)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,589 miles
    Test number
    893809144710
    • MajorFront Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass117,618 miles (+15,353)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,618 miles
    Test number
    287268949184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,265 miles (+2,126)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,265 miles
    Test number
    692140367440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,139 miles
    Test number
    788561917918
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail100,139 miles (+10,682)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,139 miles
    Test number
    320497692567
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass89,457 miles (+10,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,457 miles
    Test number
    151228296293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass78,516 miles (+13,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,516 miles
    Test number
    386223644815
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass64,810 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,810 miles
    Test number
    427975664208
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Fail64,810 miles (+24,777)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,810 miles
    Test number
    437095664288
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass40,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,033 miles
    Test number
    547527472265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S800 SBY

Does S800 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S800 SBY is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S800 SBY?
The MOT on S800 SBY is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S800 SBY done?
S800 SBY was recorded at 164,749 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 9,502 miles a year.
Has S800 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S800 SBY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S800 SBY 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 S800 SBY find?
S800 SBY passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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