BMW 218
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
S8 FAAMOT history
S8 FAA is a black diesel BMW 218 first used on 24 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 95,043 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 95,043 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,155 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 FAA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 218
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 24 Apr 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 FAA was last recorded at 95,043 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 95,043 miles · 20 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,155 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,043 miles
- 2025 – 91,140 miles
- 2024 – 87,543 miles
- 2023 – 83,726 miles
- 2022 – 80,072 miles
- 2021 – 70,106 miles
- 2020 – 52,640 miles
- 2019 – 43,248 miles
- 2018 – 28,998 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,043 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 16 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,043 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 95,043 miles
- Test number
- 249147873924
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail95,043 miles (+3,903)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,043 miles
- Test number
- 566972984990
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass91,140 miles (+3,597)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 91,140 miles
- Test number
- 720892778918
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass87,543 miles (+3,817)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 87,543 miles
- Test number
- 475260296243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,726 miles (+3,654)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 83,726 miles
- Test number
- 984780962946
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,072 miles (+9,966)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 80,072 miles
- Test number
- 726681770950
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass70,106 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 70,106 miles
- Test number
- 916580514816
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail70,097 miles (+17,457)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,097 miles
- Test number
- 917675825044
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass52,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 52,640 miles
- Test number
- 867640880481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,640 miles (+9,392)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,640 miles
- Test number
- 844382377646
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass43,248 miles (+14,250)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 43,248 miles
- Test number
- 909249018374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,998 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 28,998 miles
- Test number
- 234105773734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S8 FAA
- Does S8 FAA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 FAA is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S8 FAA?
- The MOT on S8 FAA is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 FAA done?
- S8 FAA was recorded at 95,043 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 8,155 miles a year.
- Has S8 FAA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 FAA has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S8 FAA 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 FAA find?
- S8 FAA passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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