BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc
S8 DJVMOT history
S8 DJV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jan 2009. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,650 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 134,650 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,981 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 DJV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 5 Jan 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 DJV was last recorded at 134,650 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 134,650 miles · 9 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,981 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 134,650 miles
- 2023 – 131,339 miles
- 2022 – 127,016 miles
- 2021 – 122,598 miles
- 2020 – 116,690 miles
- 2019 – 111,843 miles
- 2018 – 108,239 miles
- 2017 – 104,473 miles
- 2016 – 97,963 miles
- 2015 – 89,877 miles
- 2014 – 87,579 miles
- 2013 – 84,675 miles
- 2012 – 81,864 miles
- 2011 – 70,579 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,650 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryTpms light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion on components but not seriously weakenedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S/R & O/S/R shock absorbers misting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 30 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,650 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 134,650 miles
- Test number
- 165359240513
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion on components but not seriously weakened
Fail134,650 miles (+3,311)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,650 miles
- Test number
- 352059323006
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion on components but not seriously weakened
Pass131,339 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 131,339 miles
- Test number
- 498060340558
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail131,339 miles (+4,323)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,339 miles
- Test number
- 446331895915
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,016 miles (+4,418)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 127,016 miles
- Test number
- 595756728017
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides
Pass122,598 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 122,598 miles
- Test number
- 295248925723
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,598 miles (+5,908)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,598 miles
- Test number
- 791878865940
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,690 miles (+4,847)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 116,690 miles
- Test number
- 891081498226
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,843 miles (+3,604)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 111,843 miles
- Test number
- 461521507254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,239 miles (+3,766)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 108,239 miles
- Test number
- 669485347327
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,473 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 104,473 miles
- Test number
- 621850346139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S/R & O/S/R shock absorbers misting (2.7.3)
Fail104,473 miles (+6,510)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,473 miles
- Test number
- 823986273961
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S/R & O/S/R shock absorbers misting (2.7.3)
Pass97,963 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 97,963 miles
- Test number
- 560445212344
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail97,959 miles (+8,082)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,959 miles
- Test number
- 335142242684
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass89,877 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 89,877 miles
- Test number
- 749547008080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,877 miles (+2,298)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,877 miles
- Test number
- 541648034560
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass87,579 miles (+2,904)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 87,579 miles
- Test number
- 717075034396
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass84,675 miles (+2,811)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 84,675 miles
- Test number
- 739230833367
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass81,864 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 81,864 miles
- Test number
- 737182162393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,847 miles (+1,540)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 81,847 miles
- Test number
- 375090842334
- NoteUnder body trim fitted - unable to fully inspect body condition.
Pass80,307 miles (+9,728)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 80,307 miles
- Test number
- 179532652112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,579 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,579 miles
- Test number
- 258204431362
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass70,579 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 70,579 miles
- Test number
- 847984231356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S8 DJV
- Does S8 DJV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S8 DJV expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S8 DJV?
- The MOT on S8 DJV expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S8 DJV done?
- S8 DJV was recorded at 134,650 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 4,981 miles a year.
- Has S8 DJV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 DJV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on S8 DJV 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 DJV find?
- S8 DJV passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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