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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S8 BMTMOT history

S8 BMT is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 41,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

S8 BMT green Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
41,041 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BMT was last recorded at 41,041 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,173 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
868 miles
Average per year
1,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,041 miles
  • 2025 – 40,173 miles
  • 2024 – 37,488 miles
  • 2023 – 36,553 miles
  • 2022 – 35,634 miles
  • 2021 – 34,286 miles
  • 2020 – 33,030 miles
  • 2019 – 32,296 miles
  • 2018 – 30,799 miles
  • 2017 – 29,377 miles
  • 2016 – 27,283 miles
  • 2013 – 27,154 miles
  • 2012 – 26,992 miles
  • 2011 – 26,134 miles
  • 2010 – 25,236 miles
  • 2009 – 24,855 miles
  • 2008 – 23,982 miles
  • 2007 – 21,862 miles
  • 2006 – 20,990 miles
  • 2005 – 20,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,041 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,041 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    41,041 miles
    Test number
    606734171472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,173 miles (+2,685)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    40,173 miles
    Test number
    311957425582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,488 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    106285240132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,553 miles (+919)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    36,553 miles
    Test number
    594482435420
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass35,634 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    35,634 miles
    Test number
    718326468182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,286 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    34,286 miles
    Test number
    343734546827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,030 miles (+734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    33,030 miles
    Test number
    637872885462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass32,296 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,296 miles
    Test number
    987132301529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,799 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,799 miles
    Test number
    606732820839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,377 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,377 miles
    Test number
    490233574924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,283 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,283 miles
    Test number
    572744486555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,154 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,154 miles
    Test number
    449486183043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,992 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,992 miles
    Test number
    735452572006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,134 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,134 miles
    Test number
    155674371094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,236 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,236 miles
    Test number
    434446070008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,855 miles
    Test number
    451924429424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,854 miles (+872)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,854 miles
    Test number
    921504929382
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass23,982 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,982 miles
    Test number
    580558718337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,862 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,862 miles
    Test number
    120836127321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,990 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,990 miles
    Test number
    683070026332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    20,003 miles
    Test number
    770874415366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 BMT

Does S8 BMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BMT is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 BMT?
The MOT on S8 BMT is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BMT done?
S8 BMT was recorded at 41,041 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 1,022 miles a year.
Has S8 BMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BMT has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2009.
Has the mileage on S8 BMT 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 BMT find?
S8 BMT passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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