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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S8 EDVMOT history

S8 EDV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

S8 EDV grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,639 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 EDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 EDV was last recorded at 109,639 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,146 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,493 miles
Average per year
5,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,639 miles
  • 2025 – 108,146 miles
  • 2024 – 107,383 miles
  • 2023 – 103,680 miles
  • 2022 – 101,676 miles
  • 2021 – 98,389 miles
  • 2020 – 96,290 miles
  • 2019 – 92,972 miles
  • 2018 – 88,338 miles
  • 2017 – 80,437 miles
  • 2016 – 68,401 miles
  • 2015 – 59,729 miles
  • 2014 – 51,509 miles
  • 2013 – 45,974 miles
  • 2011 – 33,275 miles
  • 2010 – 23,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,639 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,639 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,639 miles
    Test number
    593487567891
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail109,639 miles (+1,493)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,639 miles
    Test number
    496396859753
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass108,146 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,146 miles
    Test number
    354295140850
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Fail108,140 miles (+757)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,140 miles
    Test number
    916077140168
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass107,383 miles (+3,703)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,383 miles
    Test number
    716889570382
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass103,680 miles (+2,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,680 miles
    Test number
    646931396616
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass101,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,676 miles
    Test number
    608229338438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail101,676 miles (+3,287)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,676 miles
    Test number
    377140060055
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass98,389 miles (+2,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,389 miles
    Test number
    309214335987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass96,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,290 miles
    Test number
    929717910104
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  11. Fail96,290 miles (+3,318)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,290 miles
    Test number
    110612377709
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  12. Pass92,972 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,972 miles
    Test number
    880180038840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail92,972 miles (+4,634)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,972 miles
    Test number
    161095511425
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass88,338 miles (+7,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,338 miles
    Test number
    425657960419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass80,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,437 miles
    Test number
    438451081215
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  16. Fail80,437 miles (+12,036)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,437 miles
    Test number
    151287269317
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Pass68,401 miles (+8,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,401 miles
    Test number
    588768746605
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass59,729 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,729 miles
    Test number
    107379195460
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail59,723 miles (+8,214)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,723 miles
    Test number
    966807795014
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass51,509 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,509 miles
    Test number
    328833894000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,974 miles (+12,699)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,974 miles
    Test number
    189755793419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,275 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,275 miles
    Test number
    716936101318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Fail33,273 miles (+10,255)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,273 miles
    Test number
    477075901352
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass23,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,018 miles
    Test number
    253548540185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 EDV

Does S8 EDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 EDV is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 EDV?
The MOT on S8 EDV is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 EDV done?
S8 EDV was recorded at 109,639 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,320 miles a year.
Has S8 EDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 EDV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 EDV 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 EDV find?
S8 EDV passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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