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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

S8 DTYMOT history

S8 DTY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

S8 DTY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
131,487 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 DTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 DTY was last recorded at 131,487 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 20,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,139 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
20,348 miles
Average per year
6,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,487 miles
  • 2024 – 111,139 miles
  • 2023 – 99,899 miles
  • 2019 – 90,791 miles
  • 2018 – 87,095 miles
  • 2017 – 79,910 miles
  • 2016 – 74,592 miles
  • 2015 – 68,458 miles
  • 2014 – 62,245 miles
  • 2013 – 50,174 miles
  • 2012 – 40,475 miles
  • 2011 – 31,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,487 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,487 miles (+20,348)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,487 miles
    Test number
    257263019353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,139 miles (+11,240)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,139 miles
    Test number
    845531285076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,899 miles (+9,108)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,899 miles
    Test number
    649309559899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,791 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    421998732667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,095 miles
    Test number
    992657163684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,095 miles (+7,185)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,095 miles
    Test number
    945786309430
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner face. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner face. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated could be wearing sensor , need investigate. (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBothside rear brake discs inner face worn thin.
  7. Pass79,910 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,910 miles
    Test number
    401167734557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,592 miles (+6,134)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,592 miles
    Test number
    310745007483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,458 miles
    Test number
    306811345199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,449 miles (+6,204)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,449 miles
    Test number
    785031745127
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  11. Pass62,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,245 miles
    Test number
    519189244104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,243 miles (+12,069)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,243 miles
    Test number
    429759844134
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass50,174 miles (+9,699)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    197186633167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCuts in all 4 tyre sidewalls
  14. Pass40,475 miles (+8,816)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,475 miles
    Test number
    956435532109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,659 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,659 miles
    Test number
    857004241119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,167 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,167 miles
    Test number
    265964891019
    • NoteUnable to fully examine underside due to covers fitted

Questions about S8 DTY

Does S8 DTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 DTY expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 DTY?
The MOT on S8 DTY expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 DTY done?
S8 DTY was recorded at 131,487 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 6,997 miles a year.
Has S8 DTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 DTY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2018.
Has the mileage on S8 DTY 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 DTY find?
S8 DTY passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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