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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S8 GSYMOT history

S8 GSY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 110,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

S8 GSY silver 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 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,302 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 GSY was last recorded at 110,302 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 7,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,135 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,167 miles
Average per year
5,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,302 miles
  • 2024 – 103,135 miles
  • 2023 – 96,352 miles
  • 2022 – 90,311 miles
  • 2021 – 84,138 miles
  • 2020 – 77,739 miles
  • 2019 – 70,341 miles
  • 2018 – 65,852 miles
  • 2017 – 61,248 miles
  • 2016 – 57,328 miles
  • 2015 – 52,077 miles
  • 2013 – 45,080 miles
  • 2012 – 42,360 miles
  • 2011 – 38,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,302 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FROM DISC

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FROM WHEEL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FROM DISC

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,302 miles (+7,167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,302 miles
    Test number
    641918063046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass103,135 miles (+6,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,135 miles
    Test number
    381664165444
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass96,352 miles (+6,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,352 miles
    Test number
    184820895520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER AND OUTER EDGES ALSO OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OUTER PAD APROX 3 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass90,311 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,311 miles
    Test number
    637129736875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FROM DISC (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FROM WHEEL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FROM DISC (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Fail90,309 miles (+6,171)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,309 miles
    Test number
    892275194670
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated FROM WHEEL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FROM DISC (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FROM WHEEL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FROM DISC (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass84,138 miles (+6,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,138 miles
    Test number
    996152624763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY TRAY DAMAGED
  7. Pass77,739 miles (+7,398)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,739 miles
    Test number
    556959229404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,341 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,341 miles
    Test number
    165165455578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,852 miles (+4,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,852 miles
    Test number
    819586845576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass61,248 miles (+3,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,248 miles
    Test number
    659999416310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass57,328 miles (+5,251)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,328 miles
    Test number
    944313563051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    938344805176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail52,077 miles (+6,997)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    945374405135
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass45,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,080 miles
    Test number
    757169033340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,076 miles (+2,716)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,076 miles
    Test number
    806499333371
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge advise replacement
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge advise replacement
  16. Pass42,360 miles (+3,542)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,360 miles
    Test number
    435419132398
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  17. Pass38,818 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,818 miles
    Test number
    419389441461
    • 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)

Questions about S8 GSY

Does S8 GSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 GSY is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 GSY?
The MOT on S8 GSY is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 GSY done?
S8 GSY was recorded at 110,302 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,139 miles a year.
Has S8 GSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GSY has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 GSY 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 GSY find?
S8 GSY passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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