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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

S8 BSLMOT history

S8 BSL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 73,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

S8 BSL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,461 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
11 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BSL was last recorded at 73,461 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,459 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,461 miles
  • 2024 – 70,754 miles
  • 2023 – 66,252 miles
  • 2022 – 56,392 miles
  • 2021 – 50,016 miles
  • 2020 – 44,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,461 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 12 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,461 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,461 miles
    Test number
    205159580977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,459 miles (+2,705)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,459 miles
    Test number
    274839535899
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,754 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,754 miles
    Test number
    957229381790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,728 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,728 miles
    Test number
    953809581097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,252 miles (+9,860)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,252 miles
    Test number
    445437394283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,392 miles (+6,376)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    56,392 miles
    Test number
    772191817104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,016 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    50,016 miles
    Test number
    483759588368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    44,408 miles
    Test number
    174563404020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 BSL

Does S8 BSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BSL is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 BSL?
The MOT on S8 BSL is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BSL done?
S8 BSL was recorded at 73,461 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,840 miles a year.
Has S8 BSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BSL has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 BSL 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 BSL find?
S8 BSL passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward bush.

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