BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
S8 DYEMOT history
S8 DYE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,698 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 161,698 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,057 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 DYE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 DYE was last recorded at 161,698 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 3,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,501 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,197 miles
- Average per year
- 8,057 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,698 miles
- 2025 – 158,501 miles
- 2024 – 154,267 miles
- 2023 – 150,243 miles
- 2022 – 143,405 miles
- 2021 – 138,490 miles
- 2020 – 135,794 miles
- 2019 – 131,380 miles
- 2018 – 124,945 miles
- 2017 – 118,070 miles
- 2016 – 109,997 miles
- 2015 – 96,067 miles
- 2014 – 79,916 miles
- 2013 – 68,560 miles
- 2012 – 55,396 miles
- 2011 – 41,039 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,698 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge 225/40r18 92w
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,698 miles (+3,197)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 161,698 miles
- Test number
- 265706461126
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,501 miles (+4,234)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 158,501 miles
- Test number
- 121660884811
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted so can't fully inspect
Pass154,267 miles (+4,024)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 154,267 miles
- Test number
- 947219353920
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass150,243 miles (+6,838)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 150,243 miles
- Test number
- 371997948890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,405 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 143,405 miles
- Test number
- 666734762975
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge 225/40r18 92w (5.2.3 (e))
Fail143,403 miles (+4,913)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,403 miles
- Test number
- 698513377467
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge 225/40r18 92w (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,490 miles (+2,696)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 138,490 miles
- Test number
- 463821124278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,794 miles (+4,414)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 135,794 miles
- Test number
- 852261228888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,380 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 131,380 miles
- Test number
- 217257699701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,315 miles (+6,370)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,315 miles
- Test number
- 992012579307
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass124,945 miles (+6,875)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 124,945 miles
- Test number
- 917170763704
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake imbalance
Pass118,070 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 118,070 miles
- Test number
- 704526149989
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail118,070 miles (+8,073)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,070 miles
- Test number
- 762179951193
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass109,997 miles (+13,930)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 109,997 miles
- Test number
- 606088101604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,067 miles (+16,151)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 96,067 miles
- Test number
- 727931085127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,916 miles (+11,356)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 79,916 miles
- Test number
- 536553684113
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass68,560 miles (+13,164)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 68,560 miles
- Test number
- 259374183150
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside rear alloy has been repaired
Pass55,396 miles (+14,357)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 55,396 miles
- Test number
- 949324682184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,039 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 41,039 miles
- Test number
- 775512571125
- NoteRattle from exhaust
Questions about S8 DYE
- Does S8 DYE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 DYE is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S8 DYE?
- The MOT on S8 DYE is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 DYE done?
- S8 DYE was recorded at 161,698 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 8,057 miles a year.
- Has S8 DYE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 DYE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on S8 DYE 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 DYE find?
- S8 DYE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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