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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

S8 LXLMOT history

S8 LXL is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 16 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2026
Mileage
116,680 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 LXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 LXL was last recorded at 116,680 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,659 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
7,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,680 miles
  • 2024 – 115,250 miles
  • 2023 – 112,247 miles
  • 2022 – 107,133 miles
  • 2020 – 100,381 miles
  • 2019 – 75,953 miles
  • 2018 – 64,302 miles
  • 2017 – 54,389 miles
  • 2016 – 45,138 miles
  • 2015 – 35,238 miles
  • 2014 – 30,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,680 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,680 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    116,680 miles
    Test number
    590231920478
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail116,659 miles (+1,409)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,659 miles
    Test number
    779688297429
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass115,250 miles (+3,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,250 miles
    Test number
    260231253675
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass112,247 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,247 miles
    Test number
    743375033227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail112,157 miles (+5,024)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,157 miles
    Test number
    954667777725
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass107,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,133 miles
    Test number
    885876933845
    • 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))

  7. Fail107,133 miles (+6,752)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,133 miles
    Test number
    862778687027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Pass100,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,381 miles
    Test number
    828912407586
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail100,381 miles (+24,428)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,381 miles
    Test number
    816276021900
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,953 miles
    Test number
    208311732807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,953 miles (+11,651)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,953 miles
    Test number
    312175918023
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass64,302 miles (+9,913)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,302 miles
    Test number
    466454315345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,389 miles (+9,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,389 miles
    Test number
    730392056809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass45,138 miles (+9,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,138 miles
    Test number
    637807038439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass35,238 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,238 miles
    Test number
    508925255030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,468 miles
    Test number
    686018934070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 LXL

Does S8 LXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 LXL expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 LXL?
The MOT on S8 LXL expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 LXL done?
S8 LXL was recorded at 116,680 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 7,690 miles a year.
Has S8 LXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 LXL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 LXL 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 LXL find?
S8 LXL passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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