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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S8 GVAMOT history

S8 GVA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

S8 GVA 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 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
168,252 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 GVA was last recorded at 168,252 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,012 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
8,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,252 miles
  • 2025 – 168,012 miles
  • 2023 – 165,649 miles
  • 2022 – 162,420 miles
  • 2021 – 161,990 miles
  • 2020 – 154,312 miles
  • 2019 – 143,850 miles
  • 2018 – 133,233 miles
  • 2017 – 129,478 miles
  • 2016 – 125,445 miles
  • 2015 – 118,870 miles
  • 2014 – 104,403 miles
  • 2013 – 89,171 miles
  • 2012 – 75,991 miles
  • 2011 – 63,826 miles
  • 2010 – 40,633 miles
  • 2009 – 29,966 miles
  • 2008 – 13,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,252 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAll round wheel arch corroded but not likely causing to projection/injuryRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Diff output seal leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake caliper slightly tight when turned by hand

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,252 miles (+240)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    168,252 miles
    Test number
    162084850288
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll round wheel arch corroded but not likely causing to projection/injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

  2. Pass168,012 miles (+2,363)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    168,012 miles
    Test number
    376846084253
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll round wheel arch corroded but not likely causing to projection/injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and multiple suspension component corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

  3. Pass165,649 miles (+3,229)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,649 miles
    Test number
    600032126941
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryWheel arches corroded all around

  4. Pass162,420 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,420 miles
    Test number
    826053149286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,990 miles (+7,678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,990 miles
    Test number
    844785345277
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel arches corroded all around but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped in Swept area within 40 mm

  6. Pass154,312 miles (+10,462)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,312 miles
    Test number
    707143306300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,850 miles (+10,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,850 miles
    Test number
    925336970082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch slightly corroded

  8. Pass133,233 miles (+3,755)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,233 miles
    Test number
    651564554524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass129,478 miles (+4,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,478 miles
    Test number
    243517402558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass125,445 miles (+6,575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,445 miles
    Test number
    518103419259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass118,870 miles (+475)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    118,870 miles
    Test number
    226721500454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Diff output seal leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake caliper slightly tight when turned by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail118,395 miles (+13,992)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,395 miles
    Test number
    900938778296
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Diff output seal leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake caliper slightly tight when turned by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass104,403 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,403 miles
    Test number
    698132724363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,394 miles (+15,223)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,394 miles
    Test number
    639961224352
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass89,171 miles (+43)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,171 miles
    Test number
    679500813342
    • NotePlay in osf drop link

  16. Fail89,128 miles (+13,137)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,128 miles
    Test number
    829559903352
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in osf drop link

  17. Pass75,991 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,991 miles
    Test number
    695990912387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,130 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,130 miles
    Test number
    637226912219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,630 miles (+8,804)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,630 miles
    Test number
    959309302288
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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)

  20. Pass63,826 miles (+23,193)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    356018631445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,633 miles (+10,667)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,633 miles
    Test number
    722549430275
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres Slightly Worn On Inner Edge
    • NoteBrake Warning Light On

  22. Pass29,966 miles (+16,333)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,966 miles
    Test number
    594680559292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,633 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,633 miles
    Test number
    130853258272
    • NoteFront registration plate starting to deteriorate

Questions about S8 GVA

Does S8 GVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 GVA is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 GVA?
The MOT on S8 GVA is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 GVA done?
S8 GVA was recorded at 168,252 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 8,816 miles a year.
Has S8 GVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GVA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on S8 GVA 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 GVA find?
S8 GVA passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; all round wheel arch corroded but not likely causing to projection/injury; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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