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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S8 PKFMOT history

S8 PKF is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 12 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 166,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,237 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 PKF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 PKF was last recorded at 166,237 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 6,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,491 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,746 miles
Average per year
8,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,237 miles
  • 2025 – 159,491 miles
  • 2024 – 154,670 miles
  • 2023 – 150,060 miles
  • 2022 – 144,441 miles
  • 2021 – 136,452 miles
  • 2020 – 134,110 miles
  • 2018 – 114,842 miles
  • 2017 – 100,260 miles
  • 2016 – 86,933 miles
  • 2014 – 63,505 miles
  • 2013 – 50,702 miles
  • 2012 – 37,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,237 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass faded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass faded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySill cover and under trays fitted

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,237 miles (+6,746)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,237 miles
    Test number
    550824435918
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass faded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill cover and under trays fitted

  2. Pass159,491 miles (+13)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    159,491 miles
    Test number
    591606734997
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail159,478 miles (+4,808)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,478 miles
    Test number
    621991078032
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,670 miles (+4,610)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,670 miles
    Test number
    930662931425
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  5. Pass150,060 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,060 miles
    Test number
    146732713392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    144,441 miles
    Test number
    393763831454
    • 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. Fail144,441 miles (+7,989)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,441 miles
    Test number
    886518095642
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass136,452 miles (+2,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    136,452 miles
    Test number
    978330036894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

  9. Pass134,110 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,110 miles
    Test number
    290645077620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated at flexi

  10. Fail134,109 miles (+19,267)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,109 miles
    Test number
    497800391234
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated at flexi

  11. Pass114,842 miles (+14,582)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,842 miles
    Test number
    375575368711
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass100,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,260 miles
    Test number
    904902316653
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail100,260 miles (+13,327)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,260 miles
    Test number
    364128041580
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass86,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    419479735416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,933 miles (+23,428)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    966327230493
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass63,505 miles (+12,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,505 miles
    Test number
    437728684052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,702 miles (+13,316)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,702 miles
    Test number
    828272773039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,386 miles
    Test number
    476500062068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 PKF

Does S8 PKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 PKF is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 PKF?
The MOT on S8 PKF is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 PKF done?
S8 PKF was recorded at 166,237 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 8,833 miles a year.
Has S8 PKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 PKF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 PKF 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 PKF find?
S8 PKF passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside mirror glass faded; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge, and 5 more.

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