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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S8 CNFMOT history

S8 CNF is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 14 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 197,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
197,906 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 CNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 CNF was last recorded at 197,906 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,670 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
236 miles
Average per year
7,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,906 miles
  • 2025 – 195,159 miles
  • 2024 – 190,220 miles
  • 2023 – 186,367 miles
  • 2022 – 182,110 miles
  • 2021 – 175,119 miles
  • 2020 – 164,152 miles
  • 2019 – 149,876 miles
  • 2018 – 144,009 miles
  • 2017 – 134,367 miles
  • 2016 – 124,792 miles
  • 2015 – 113,548 miles
  • 2013 – 93,301 miles
  • 2012 – 88,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,906 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front dip beam not as bright as ns dip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,906 miles (+236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    197,906 miles
    Test number
    909651201656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail197,670 miles (+2,511)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,670 miles
    Test number
    660924387261
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass195,159 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    195,159 miles
    Test number
    885896264486
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail195,159 miles (+4,939)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,159 miles
    Test number
    381507015372
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass190,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    190,220 miles
    Test number
    900930880232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail190,220 miles (+3,853)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,220 miles
    Test number
    108615848018
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass186,367 miles (+4,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    186,367 miles
    Test number
    482571499342
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes cracking,no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass182,110 miles (+186)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    182,110 miles
    Test number
    141784008520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front dip beam not as bright as ns dip

  9. Fail181,924 miles (+6,805)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,924 miles
    Test number
    934068180285
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front dip beam not as bright as ns dip

  10. Pass175,119 miles (+10,967)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    175,119 miles
    Test number
    922096454568
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords [inner] nail in tread overall on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass164,152 miles (+314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    164,152 miles
    Test number
    440772271989
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail163,838 miles (+13,962)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,838 miles
    Test number
    231707327820
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front marked with yellow marker (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow marker (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow marker (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  13. Pass149,876 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    149,876 miles
    Test number
    621593138604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass144,009 miles (+9,642)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    144,009 miles
    Test number
    949194459011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    134,367 miles
    Test number
    277001085488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail134,367 miles (+9,575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,367 miles
    Test number
    324777801591
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass124,792 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    124,792 miles
    Test number
    209920059084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail124,788 miles (+11,240)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,788 miles
    Test number
    775830751847
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass113,548 miles (+20,247)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,548 miles
    Test number
    717558005044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,301 miles (+2,097)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,301 miles
    Test number
    669295393242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on inner edge

  21. Pass91,204 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,204 miles
    Test number
    629143033043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,121 miles
    Test number
    315062732012
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 CNF

Does S8 CNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 CNF is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 CNF?
The MOT on S8 CNF is valid until 19 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 CNF done?
S8 CNF was recorded at 197,906 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,723 miles a year.
Has S8 CNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 CNF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 CNF 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 CNF find?
S8 CNF passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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