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Suzuki Jimny

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,298 cc

S8 BKWMOT history

S8 BKW is a blue petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 63,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

S8 BKW blue Suzuki Jimny – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Jimny, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
63,687 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BKW was last recorded at 63,687 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2017: 39,244 miles, lower than 45,076 miles on 27 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,685 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,687 miles
  • 2025 – 60,503 miles
  • 2024 – 56,157 miles
  • 2023 – 55,161 miles
  • 2022 – 54,136 miles
  • 2021 – 52,811 miles
  • 2020 – 51,452 miles
  • 2019 – 49,823 miles
  • 2018 – 48,409 miles
  • 2017 – 39,244 miles
  • 2016 – 45,076 miles
  • 2015 – 42,739 miles
  • 2014 – 41,707 miles
  • 2013 – 38,378 miles
  • 2012 – 35,690 miles
  • 2011 – 34,363 miles
  • 2010 – 32,387 miles
  • 2009 – 29,699 miles
  • 2008 – 24,885 miles
  • 2007 – 18,520 miles
  • 2006 – 15,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,687 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,687 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    63,687 miles
    Test number
    456671668157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail63,685 miles (+3,182)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,685 miles
    Test number
    289154206489
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass60,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    60,503 miles
    Test number
    452550627648
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat

  4. Fail60,503 miles (+4,346)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,503 miles
    Test number
    935412179742
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat

  5. Pass56,157 miles (+996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    56,157 miles
    Test number
    956237022352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass55,161 miles (+32)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,161 miles
    Test number
    540040888030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axel (diff housing )corroded

  7. Fail55,129 miles (+993)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,129 miles
    Test number
    885538408683
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axel (diff housing )corroded

  8. Pass54,136 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,136 miles
    Test number
    261814194529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  9. Fail54,103 miles (+1,292)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,103 miles
    Test number
    604034153147
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  10. Pass52,811 miles (+1,359)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,811 miles
    Test number
    281029040071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryBoth rear body mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded

  11. Pass51,452 miles (+74)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    659308106905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear diff corroded,slight leak

  12. Fail51,378 miles (+1,555)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,378 miles
    Test number
    183247210600
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorTowbar coupling indicator not working missing (6.1.6 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff corroded,slight leak

  13. Pass49,823 miles (+1,414)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,823 miles
    Test number
    115568610076
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass48,409 miles (+9,165)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,409 miles
    Test number
    879190867199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,244 miles (-5,832)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,244 miles
    Test number
    165581001199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,076 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,076 miles
    Test number
    694987764015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,068 miles (+2,329)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,068 miles
    Test number
    598585935474
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside rear foot low effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass42,739 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,739 miles
    Test number
    508051205228
    • NoteNsr tyre slightly perrished

  19. Fail42,739 miles (+1,032)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,739 miles
    Test number
    985328695153
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNsr tyre slightly perrished

  20. Pass41,707 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,707 miles
    Test number
    799884004249
    • NoteENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

  21. Fail41,707 miles (+3,329)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,707 miles
    Test number
    979063004273
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

  22. Pass38,378 miles (+2,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,378 miles
    Test number
    658750013209
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  23. Pass35,690 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,690 miles
    Test number
    345652212239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,363 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,363 miles
    Test number
    327807251133
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass34,363 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,363 miles
    Test number
    785487051100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,387 miles (+2,688)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,387 miles
    Test number
    582072150116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished

  27. Pass29,699 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,699 miles
    Test number
    213213169114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,698 miles (+4,813)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,698 miles
    Test number
    604321569129
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Pass24,885 miles (+6,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,885 miles
    Test number
    670316658147
    • Note22% front brake imbalace

  30. Pass18,520 miles (+3,167)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,520 miles
    Test number
    503995357116
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  31. Pass15,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,353 miles
    Test number
    402023556102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 BKW

Does S8 BKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BKW is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 BKW?
The MOT on S8 BKW is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BKW done?
S8 BKW was recorded at 63,687 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,430 miles a year.
Has S8 BKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BKW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 BKW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 BKW find?
S8 BKW passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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