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BMW 540

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

S8 OSDMOT history

S8 OSD is a silver petrol BMW 540 first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,620 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 OSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 OSD was last recorded at 135,620 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,362 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,258 miles
Average per year
3,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,620 miles
  • 2025 – 134,362 miles
  • 2024 – 133,843 miles
  • 2022 – 129,525 miles
  • 2021 – 123,622 miles
  • 2020 – 120,819 miles
  • 2019 – 115,205 miles
  • 2018 – 109,584 miles
  • 2017 – 104,676 miles
  • 2016 – 102,345 miles
  • 2014 – 99,693 miles
  • 2013 – 95,489 miles
  • 2012 – 90,541 miles
  • 2011 – 84,954 miles
  • 2010 – 80,153 miles
  • 2009 – 76,507 miles
  • 2008 – 61,942 miles
  • 2007 – 59,809 miles
  • 2006 – 57,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,620 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both front springs do not appear to be correctly located at the bottom

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,620 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,620 miles
    Test number
    895793312625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,362 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,362 miles
    Test number
    891253885432
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both front springs do not appear to be correctly located at the bottom (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail134,341 miles (+498)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,341 miles
    Test number
    981550403391
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill at jacking point corroded in holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both front springs do not appear to be correctly located at the bottom (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryMIL lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass133,843 miles (+4,318)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,843 miles
    Test number
    821993993906
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,525 miles (+5,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    129,525 miles
    Test number
    279889486733
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass123,622 miles (+2,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,622 miles
    Test number
    554237733669
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass120,819 miles (+5,614)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    120,819 miles
    Test number
    536101034953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,205 miles (+5,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,205 miles
    Test number
    143112961327
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front vehicle outer sill but not excessive

  9. Pass109,584 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    109,584 miles
    Test number
    123053593935
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded, but not to excess

  10. Fail109,571 miles (+4,895)4 failures16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,571 miles
    Test number
    719704086655
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion OS sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear directional indicators (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps slightly loose but tank still supported
    • AdvisoryNSF TYRE has a cut in the outer sidewall and is wearing/perishing on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryNSF valve stem slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOSF head lamp has only just met the lower limit of the head lamp aim criteria
    • AdvisoryOSR TYRE has a cut in the outer sidewall and the valve stem is perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint line from reservoir to cooler (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Both rear lamp units (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisorySide repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both front side repeaters (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight leak from auto gearbox

  11. Pass104,676 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,676 miles
    Test number
    304880085312
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryLong travel handbrake
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  12. Fail104,676 miles (+2,331)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,676 miles
    Test number
    789650236662
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low n/s o/s (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryLong travel handbrake
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  13. Pass102,345 miles (+2,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,345 miles
    Test number
    392505606413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass99,693 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,693 miles
    Test number
    626307114365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,489 miles (+4,948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,489 miles
    Test number
    268971403239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass90,541 miles (+5,587)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,541 miles
    Test number
    315543222218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,954 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,954 miles
    Test number
    907614511260
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChipin zone b
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded

  18. Pass84,954 miles (+4,801)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,954 miles
    Test number
    956234711282
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChipin zone b
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded

  19. Fail80,153 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,153 miles
    Test number
    130060190163
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass80,153 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,153 miles
    Test number
    683470990176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,507 miles (+14,565)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    76,507 miles
    Test number
    733923989151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth wipers streaky

  22. Pass61,942 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,942 miles
    Test number
    533294508238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,809 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,809 miles
    Test number
    574985237196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,190 miles
    Test number
    673814336238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 OSD

Does S8 OSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 OSD is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 OSD?
The MOT on S8 OSD is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 OSD done?
S8 OSD was recorded at 135,620 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,947 miles a year.
Has S8 OSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 OSD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 OSD 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 OSD find?
S8 OSD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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