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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S8 HRJMOT history

S8 HRJ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 125,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

S8 HRJ blue 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,749 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 HRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 HRJ was last recorded at 125,749 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,591 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
158 miles
Average per year
6,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,749 miles
  • 2025 – 125,591 miles
  • 2024 – 125,304 miles
  • 2022 – 124,720 miles
  • 2021 – 121,650 miles
  • 2020 – 115,030 miles
  • 2019 – 105,230 miles
  • 2018 – 92,332 miles
  • 2016 – 72,392 miles
  • 2015 – 61,074 miles
  • 2014 – 46,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,749 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,749 miles
    Test number
    188655817399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,748 miles (+157)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,748 miles
    Test number
    412569426520
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,591 miles
    Test number
    944354574812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,590 miles (+286)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,590 miles
    Test number
    148114393747
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bushes heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,304 miles (+584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,304 miles
    Test number
    310259376033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,720 miles (+3,070)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,720 miles
    Test number
    914134574677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,650 miles (+6,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,650 miles
    Test number
    890895640261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,030 miles (+9,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,030 miles
    Test number
    898612982454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass105,230 miles (+12,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    106739026763
    • 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))

  10. Pass92,332 miles (+19,940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,332 miles
    Test number
    569471242033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass72,392 miles (+11,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    813576102418
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass61,074 miles (+11,704)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,074 miles
    Test number
    993803943444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,370 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,370 miles
    Test number
    347132505079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,013 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,013 miles
    Test number
    195087044129
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S8 HRJ

Does S8 HRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 HRJ is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 HRJ?
The MOT on S8 HRJ is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 HRJ done?
S8 HRJ was recorded at 125,749 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 6,551 miles a year.
Has S8 HRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 HRJ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 HRJ 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 HRJ find?
S8 HRJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner and outer bushes.

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