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BMW 8 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S8 MSAMOT history

S8 MSA is a green petrol BMW 8 Series first used on 18 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
134,205 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 MSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
8 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 MSA was last recorded at 134,205 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,684 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,521 miles
Average per year
3,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,205 miles
  • 2024 – 132,684 miles
  • 2023 – 131,791 miles
  • 2022 – 130,969 miles
  • 2021 – 129,692 miles
  • 2020 – 128,879 miles
  • 2019 – 127,847 miles
  • 2018 – 125,130 miles
  • 2017 – 123,816 miles
  • 2016 – 122,983 miles
  • 2015 – 121,621 miles
  • 2012 – 119,727 miles
  • 2011 – 114,462 miles
  • 2010 – 110,487 miles
  • 2009 – 97,369 miles
  • 2008 – 83,548 miles
  • 2007 – 65,886 miles
  • 2006 – 62,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,205 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front lower arm ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Both front lower arm ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Hub mount

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,205 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,205 miles
    Test number
    301570525448
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail134,205 miles (+1,521)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,205 miles
    Test number
    414435556942
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass132,684 miles (+893)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,684 miles
    Test number
    266615855066
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,791 miles (+822)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,791 miles
    Test number
    586667198215
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted to both sides restricting view to testable areas

  5. Pass130,969 miles (+1,277)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,969 miles
    Test number
    570674937640
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on transmission cooler pipes.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks on engine and gear box.

  6. Pass129,692 miles (+3)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,692 miles
    Test number
    864166414435
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Hub mount (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Both front lower arm ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,689 miles (+810)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,689 miles
    Test number
    460060487078
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Hub mount (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Chip in window screen.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Both front lower arm ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,879 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,879 miles
    Test number
    994629328990
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub mount (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail128,878 miles (+1,031)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,878 miles
    Test number
    194409277454
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub mount (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,847 miles (+2,717)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,847 miles
    Test number
    803847275325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass125,130 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,130 miles
    Test number
    913846957549
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail125,125 miles (+1,309)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,125 miles
    Test number
    291440766960
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play Part of the center tie rod. (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen.

  13. Pass123,816 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,816 miles
    Test number
    186121701843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,983 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    122,983 miles
    Test number
    379760860103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,754 miles (+1,133)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,754 miles
    Test number
    711423292777
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass121,621 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    121,621 miles
    Test number
    415501245113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,727 miles (+5,265)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    119,727 miles
    Test number
    429884232497
    • NoteBoth rear and nearside front tyre treads wearing low
    • NoteOffside rear upper inner suspension arm bush worn

  18. Pass114,462 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    114,462 miles
    Test number
    298962431314
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low

  19. Fail114,462 miles (+3,975)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,462 miles
    Test number
    698102021346
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low

  20. Pass110,487 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    110,487 miles
    Test number
    983516110363
    • NoteSlight wear on edges of front tyres

  21. Fail110,487 miles (+13,118)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,487 miles
    Test number
    642136510381
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight wear on edges of front tyres

  22. Pass97,369 miles (+13,821)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    97,369 miles
    Test number
    833994429348
    • NoteFront tyres worn close to limit on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall split

  23. Pass83,548 miles (+17,662)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,548 miles
    Test number
    354874328336
    • NoteOffside front tyre cut in side wall
    • NoteOffside rear upper inner suspension arm bush worn
    • NoteRear tyre treads getting low

  24. Pass65,886 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,886 miles
    Test number
    320792237144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,284 miles
    Test number
    332295006130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S8 MSA

Does S8 MSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 MSA is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 MSA?
The MOT on S8 MSA is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 MSA done?
S8 MSA was recorded at 134,205 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 3,681 miles a year.
Has S8 MSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 MSA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 MSA 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 MSA find?
S8 MSA passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 4 more.

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