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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S8 BOUMOT history

S8 BOU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 108,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

S8 BOU 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,763 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BOU was last recorded at 108,763 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 8,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,186 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,577 miles
Average per year
6,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,763 miles
  • 2025 – 100,186 miles
  • 2024 – 94,283 miles
  • 2023 – 82,940 miles
  • 2022 – 81,252 miles
  • 2021 – 78,741 miles
  • 2020 – 71,356 miles
  • 2019 – 52,764 miles
  • 2018 – 44,274 miles
  • 2017 – 39,340 miles
  • 2016 – 34,085 miles
  • 2015 – 29,061 miles
  • 2014 – 22,459 miles
  • 2012 – 14,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,763 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,763 miles (+8,577)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,763 miles
    Test number
    420812043460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass100,186 miles (+5,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,186 miles
    Test number
    979114455546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass94,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,283 miles
    Test number
    200131150793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail94,283 miles (+11,343)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,283 miles
    Test number
    233226645801
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass82,940 miles (+1,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    164167560639
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake lower then other side

  6. Pass81,252 miles (+2,511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,252 miles
    Test number
    259404026064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake lower than nearside
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose

  7. Pass78,741 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,741 miles
    Test number
    531774952016
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail78,741 miles (+7,385)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,741 miles
    Test number
    271456278154
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass71,356 miles (+18,592)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,356 miles
    Test number
    816840632550
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  10. Pass52,764 miles (+8,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,764 miles
    Test number
    599703927320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,274 miles (+4,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,274 miles
    Test number
    633338949408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass39,340 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,340 miles
    Test number
    850092763091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,085 miles (+5,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,085 miles
    Test number
    440407491681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake sticking on slightly.

  14. Pass29,061 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,061 miles
    Test number
    466682155120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,459 miles (+7,647)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,459 miles
    Test number
    237802814483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    14,812 miles
    Test number
    328511202437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 BOU

Does S8 BOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BOU is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 BOU?
The MOT on S8 BOU is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BOU done?
S8 BOU was recorded at 108,763 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,598 miles a year.
Has S8 BOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BOU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 BOU 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 BOU find?
S8 BOU passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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