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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

S8 BLLMOT history

S8 BLL is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 19 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

S8 BLL blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
157,227 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BLL was last recorded at 157,227 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 3,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2012: 70,489 miles, lower than 105,374 miles on 10 Mar 2011.
  • 18 May 2016: 110,712 miles, lower than 119,193 miles on 19 May 2015.

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
154,013 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,214 miles
Average per year
5,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,227 miles
  • 2024 – 154,013 miles
  • 2023 – 150,889 miles
  • 2022 – 145,087 miles
  • 2021 – 141,839 miles
  • 2019 – 133,740 miles
  • 2018 – 129,029 miles
  • 2017 – 119,329 miles
  • 2016 – 110,712 miles
  • 2015 – 119,193 miles
  • 2014 – 115,000 miles
  • 2013 – 109,276 miles
  • 2012 – 70,489 miles
  • 2011 – 105,374 miles
  • 2010 – 100,928 miles
  • 2009 – 73,893 miles
  • 2008 – 70,949 miles
  • 2007 – 57,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,227 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,227 miles (+3,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    157,227 miles
    Test number
    310186477674
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass154,013 miles (+3,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,013 miles
    Test number
    267114024120
    • AdvisoryLower under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass150,889 miles (+5,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,889 miles
    Test number
    673209715534
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass145,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,087 miles
    Test number
    110246494173
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail145,087 miles (+3,248)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,087 miles
    Test number
    492764778961
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass141,839 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,839 miles
    Test number
    723854469154
    • 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 Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail141,839 miles (+8,099)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,839 miles
    Test number
    736994318208
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass133,740 miles (+4,711)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,740 miles
    Test number
    508786707918
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort only just met requirements

  9. Pass129,029 miles (+9,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,029 miles
    Test number
    447439261440
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass119,329 miles (+8,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,329 miles
    Test number
    233743947718
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass110,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,712 miles
    Test number
    101047131969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,712 miles (-8,481)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,712 miles
    Test number
    236420773136
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass119,193 miles (+4,193)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,193 miles
    Test number
    438799735100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass115,000 miles (+5,724)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,000 miles
    Test number
    236043434173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,276 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,276 miles
    Test number
    138234733109
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear child seat fitted. all tyres outer and inner edges wearing slightly low. front discks slightly worn.

  16. Pass109,276 miles (+38,787)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    109,276 miles
    Test number
    258184133140
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear child seat fitted. all tyres outer and inner edges wearing slightly low. front discks slightly worn.

  17. Pass70,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,489 miles
    Test number
    268681012154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,489 miles (-34,885)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,489 miles
    Test number
    279961712437
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass105,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    105,374 miles
    Test number
    256379761059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail105,374 miles (+4,446)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,374 miles
    Test number
    649569961049
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail100,928 miles (+2,138)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,928 miles
    Test number
    102866010358
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAdvise; both front wipers smearing slightly. Brake pad and tyre warning lights present on dash.

  22. Fail98,790 miles (+24,897)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,790 miles
    Test number
    252704560227
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise; Warning lights present on dash display.

  23. Pass73,893 miles (+2,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,893 miles
    Test number
    782592319141
    • NoteUnder vehicle shields fitted

  24. Pass70,949 miles (+13,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,949 miles
    Test number
    450860488272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass57,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,350 miles
    Test number
    520845287245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S8 BLL

Does S8 BLL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 BLL expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 BLL?
The MOT on S8 BLL expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 BLL done?
S8 BLL was recorded at 157,227 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 5,720 miles a year.
Has S8 BLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BLL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 BLL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 BLL find?
S8 BLL passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake.

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