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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

S8 JAMMOT history

S8 JAM is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 11 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 44,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
44,768 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 JAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
11 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 JAM was last recorded at 44,768 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 8,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,766 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,002 miles
Average per year
6,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,768 miles
  • 2025 – 36,766 miles
  • 2024 – 28,919 miles
  • 2023 – 22,501 miles
  • 2022 – 15,591 miles
  • 2021 – 12,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,768 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have small deep cuts in tread. No ply/cord visible when tested
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going bald on edges. Recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 10 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,768 miles (+8,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    44,768 miles
    Test number
    384890256506
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have small deep cuts in tread. No ply/cord visible when tested
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going bald on edges. Recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass36,766 miles (+7,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    36,766 miles
    Test number
    747377463013
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edges.

  3. Pass28,919 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    28,919 miles
    Test number
    366308481043
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail28,919 miles (+6,418)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,919 miles
    Test number
    198164872509
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts in tread. No ply/cord visible when tested (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass22,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    22,501 miles
    Test number
    316496942714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail22,501 miles (+6,910)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,501 miles
    Test number
    214416136457
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass15,591 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    15,591 miles
    Test number
    606319934975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail15,459 miles (+2,753)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,459 miles
    Test number
    274040070611
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass12,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    12,706 miles
    Test number
    917092007993
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

Questions about S8 JAM

Does S8 JAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 JAM is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 JAM?
The MOT on S8 JAM is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 JAM done?
S8 JAM was recorded at 44,768 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 6,427 miles a year.
Has S8 JAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 JAM has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 JAM 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 JAM find?
S8 JAM passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: both rear tyres have small deep cuts in tread. no ply/cord visible when tested; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on edges. recommend renewal.

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