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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S8 MWAMOT history

S8 MWA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 176,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

S8 MWA silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
176,781 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 MWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 MWA was last recorded at 176,781 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,724 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
5,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,781 miles
  • 2023 – 172,185 miles
  • 2022 – 166,294 miles
  • 2021 – 160,171 miles
  • 2020 – 157,210 miles
  • 2019 – 147,086 miles
  • 2018 – 144,366 miles
  • 2017 – 141,415 miles
  • 2016 – 133,069 miles
  • 2015 – 123,897 miles
  • 2014 – 114,806 miles
  • 2013 – 103,067 miles
  • 2012 – 99,554 miles
  • 2011 – 97,687 miles
  • 2010 – 95,343 miles
  • 2009 – 90,820 miles
  • 2008 – 84,779 miles
  • 2007 – 77,313 miles
  • 2006 – 70,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,781 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,781 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    176,781 miles
    Test number
    925620251190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail176,724 miles (+4,539)3 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,724 miles
    Test number
    853506899797
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass172,185 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,185 miles
    Test number
    192473869173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail172,165 miles (+5,871)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,165 miles
    Test number
    744127654000
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass166,294 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,294 miles
    Test number
    786351685179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail166,184 miles (+6,013)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,184 miles
    Test number
    493679544649
    • MajorNearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Wishbone ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass160,171 miles (+2,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,171 miles
    Test number
    991429991753
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box hangers corroded/insecure

  8. Pass157,210 miles (+10,124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,210 miles
    Test number
    716572803805
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint and bush have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass147,086 miles (+2,720)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,086 miles
    Test number
    790778225757
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass144,366 miles (+2,951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    144,366 miles
    Test number
    792537883572
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass141,415 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,415 miles
    Test number
    360081058768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail141,385 miles (+8,316)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,385 miles
    Test number
    904297172973
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass133,069 miles (+9,172)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    133,069 miles
    Test number
    896553910413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,897 miles (+9,091)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    123,897 miles
    Test number
    239254735477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,806 miles (+11,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,806 miles
    Test number
    917593234131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass103,067 miles (+3,513)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,067 miles
    Test number
    606583223197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass99,554 miles (+1,867)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,554 miles
    Test number
    788759622169
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front bottom arm rear bushes (Eyelets) becoming weak.

  18. Pass97,687 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,687 miles
    Test number
    237044921103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,343 miles (+4,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,343 miles
    Test number
    102038270470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass90,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,820 miles
    Test number
    110527489410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,820 miles (+6,041)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,820 miles
    Test number
    811227889035
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass84,779 miles (+7,466)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    84,779 miles
    Test number
    170699988098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,313 miles (+7,096)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,313 miles
    Test number
    733990387058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,217 miles
    Test number
    142978786442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 MWA

Does S8 MWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 MWA expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 MWA?
The MOT on S8 MWA expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 MWA done?
S8 MWA was recorded at 176,781 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 5,739 miles a year.
Has S8 MWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 MWA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 MWA 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 MWA find?
S8 MWA passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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