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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

S8 DNSMOT history

S8 DNS is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2024.

S8 DNS grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2025
Mileage
156,239 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 DNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 DNS was last recorded at 156,239 miles on 26 Jun 2024, 10,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2023: 145,318 miles, lower than 145,331 miles on 1 Jun 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,318 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
10,921 miles
Average per year
8,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,239 miles
  • 2023 – 145,318 miles
  • 2022 – 129,793 miles
  • 2021 – 127,547 miles
  • 2019 – 120,929 miles
  • 2018 – 106,009 miles
  • 2017 – 91,515 miles
  • 2016 – 75,598 miles
  • 2015 – 64,097 miles
  • 2014 – 54,252 miles
  • 2013 – 48,459 miles
  • 2012 – 41,039 miles
  • 2011 – 37,787 miles
  • 2010 – 33,126 miles
  • 2009 – 26,826 miles
  • 2008 – 20,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,239 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    156,239 miles
    Test number
    870200887918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail156,239 miles (+10,921)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,239 miles
    Test number
    124194219005
    • DangerousRear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass145,318 miles (-13)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    145,318 miles
    Test number
    715779546702
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail145,331 miles (+15,538)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,331 miles
    Test number
    239535447992
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking area/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,793 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    129,793 miles
    Test number
    223393523015
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met minimum effort 16%

  6. Fail129,785 miles (+2,238)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,785 miles
    Test number
    969308936234
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front tyres fouling loose inner wheel arch liners (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met minimum effort 16%

  7. Pass127,547 miles (+6,618)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,547 miles
    Test number
    210454535081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,929 miles (+28)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,929 miles
    Test number
    439220175317
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail120,901 miles (+4)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,901 miles
    Test number
    713770688511
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail120,897 miles (+14,888)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,897 miles
    Test number
    117435644593
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass106,009 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,009 miles
    Test number
    397342647801
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  12. Fail106,009 miles (+14,494)2 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,009 miles
    Test number
    992151118447
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass91,515 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,515 miles
    Test number
    474945010275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail91,508 miles (+15,910)10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,508 miles
    Test number
    327567996062
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass75,598 miles (+11,501)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,598 miles
    Test number
    862534815028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass64,097 miles (+9,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,097 miles
    Test number
    346195215136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass54,252 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,252 miles
    Test number
    168755054412
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteParking brake binding slightly

  18. Fail54,252 miles (+5,793)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,252 miles
    Test number
    546125054055
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteParking brake binding slightly

  19. Pass48,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,459 miles
    Test number
    628199633090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,459 miles (+7,420)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,459 miles
    Test number
    745809333075
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass41,039 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,039 miles
    Test number
    919899052088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,787 miles (+4,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,787 miles
    Test number
    539228251111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass33,126 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,126 miles
    Test number
    712919730175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,826 miles (+6,676)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,826 miles
    Test number
    680142649194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,150 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,150 miles
    Test number
    424310628105
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 2mm
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre

Questions about S8 DNS

Does S8 DNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 DNS expired on 29 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 DNS?
The MOT on S8 DNS expired on 29 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 DNS done?
S8 DNS was recorded at 156,239 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2024, an average of 8,422 miles a year.
Has S8 DNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 DNS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 DNS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 DNS find?
S8 DNS passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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