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BMW 116

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S8 JAVMOT history

S8 JAV is a blue diesel BMW 116 first used on 21 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 127,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

S8 JAV blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
127,800 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 JAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 JAV was last recorded at 127,800 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 10,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,750 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,050 miles
Average per year
8,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,800 miles
  • 2025 – 117,750 miles
  • 2024 – 108,966 miles
  • 2023 – 100,346 miles
  • 2022 – 91,775 miles
  • 2021 – 86,637 miles
  • 2020 – 79,122 miles
  • 2019 – 73,504 miles
  • 2018 – 65,467 miles
  • 2017 – 52,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,800 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,800 miles (+10,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    127,800 miles
    Test number
    843185268771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass117,750 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,750 miles
    Test number
    846613584863
    • 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))

  3. Fail117,735 miles (+8,769)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,735 miles
    Test number
    727683461646
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass108,966 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,966 miles
    Test number
    358987579120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail108,966 miles (+8,620)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,966 miles
    Test number
    693472747704
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,346 miles (+8,571)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,346 miles
    Test number
    457783850454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,775 miles
    Test number
    909462097095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail91,775 miles (+5,138)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,775 miles
    Test number
    378788985502
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,637 miles
    Test number
    486383124324
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail86,637 miles (+7,515)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,637 miles
    Test number
    943720955013
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass79,122 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,122 miles
    Test number
    904806168433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail79,070 miles (+5,566)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,070 miles
    Test number
    194598184175
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass73,504 miles (+8,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,504 miles
    Test number
    719440746028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass65,467 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,467 miles
    Test number
    936408867009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,460 miles (+13,216)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,460 miles
    Test number
    870959307132
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass52,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,244 miles
    Test number
    329380649891
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 JAV

Does S8 JAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 JAV is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 JAV?
The MOT on S8 JAV is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 JAV done?
S8 JAV was recorded at 127,800 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,403 miles a year.
Has S8 JAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 JAV has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 JAV 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 JAV find?
S8 JAV passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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