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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

S8 BJOMOT history

S8 BJO is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

S8 BJO black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
116,173 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BJO was last recorded at 116,173 miles on 14 May 2026, 8,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,956 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,217 miles
Average per year
6,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,173 miles
  • 2025 – 107,956 miles
  • 2024 – 99,511 miles
  • 2021 – 98,036 miles
  • 2020 – 94,759 miles
  • 2019 – 90,052 miles
  • 2018 – 85,202 miles
  • 2017 – 77,068 miles
  • 2016 – 67,244 miles
  • 2015 – 64,207 miles
  • 2014 – 63,700 miles
  • 2013 – 49,375 miles
  • 2012 – 30,056 miles
  • 2011 – 24,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,173 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,173 miles (+8,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,173 miles
    Test number
    565021144523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass107,956 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,956 miles
    Test number
    563418397004
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail107,956 miles (+8,445)1 dangerous1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,956 miles
    Test number
    622095039130
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass99,511 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,511 miles
    Test number
    999059423541
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail99,510 miles (+1,474)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,510 miles
    Test number
    135254012744
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass98,036 miles (+42)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,036 miles
    Test number
    431836271300
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  7. Fail97,994 miles (+3,235)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,994 miles
    Test number
    341923134848
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass94,759 miles (+4,707)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,759 miles
    Test number
    433056663752
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass90,052 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,052 miles
    Test number
    938889694035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,202 miles
    Test number
    221840273108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wearing out of shape/unevenly
  11. Fail85,202 miles (+8,134)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,202 miles
    Test number
    263470841463
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wearing out of shape/unevenly
  12. Pass77,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,068 miles
    Test number
    187235483940
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc backing plates slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail77,068 miles (+9,824)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,068 miles
    Test number
    608063561232
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc backing plates slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass67,244 miles (+3,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,244 miles
    Test number
    136418975004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and offside front brake disc heat shields rusty
  15. Pass64,207 miles (+507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,207 miles
    Test number
    706285505095
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass63,700 miles (+14,325)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,700 miles
    Test number
    449731044198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,375 miles (+19,319)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,375 miles
    Test number
    379203603100
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass30,056 miles (+5,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,056 miles
    Test number
    616715312156
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass24,190 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,190 miles
    Test number
    607669061052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,188 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,188 miles
    Test number
    226006361044
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 BJO

Does S8 BJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BJO is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 BJO?
The MOT on S8 BJO is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BJO done?
S8 BJO was recorded at 116,173 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 6,057 miles a year.
Has S8 BJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BJO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 BJO 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 S8 BJO find?
S8 BJO passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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