
BMW M3
Silver and Black · Petrol · 2009 · 3,999 cc
S8 PSOMOT history
S8 PSO is a silver and black petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,356 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 104,356 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,976 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 PSO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Silver and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 PSO was last recorded at 104,356 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 104,352 miles · 3 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 6,976 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 104,356 miles
- 2022 – 102,573 miles
- 2021 – 93,868 miles
- 2020 – 76,533 miles
- 2019 – 70,523 miles
- 2018 – 65,306 miles
- 2017 – 59,903 miles
- 2016 – 51,332 miles
- 2015 – 43,787 miles
- 2014 – 39,262 miles
- 2013 – 29,457 miles
- 2012 – 21,125 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 4 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,356 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 104,356 miles
- Test number
- 938838060461
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail104,352 miles (+1,779)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,352 miles
- Test number
- 577562287269
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass102,573 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 102,573 miles
- Test number
- 651438609189
- AdvisoryFuel flap not locking shut
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail102,573 miles (+8,705)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,573 miles
- Test number
- 652924284354
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel flap not locking shut
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,868 miles (+223)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 93,868 miles
- Test number
- 742814231923
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel flap doesnt lock closed
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail93,645 miles (+17,112)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,645 miles
- Test number
- 909781945356
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel flap, secondary securing flap not securing in closed position
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,533 miles (+6,010)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 76,533 miles
- Test number
- 286790598253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,523 miles (+5,217)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 70,523 miles
- Test number
- 742230974545
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass65,306 miles (+5,403)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 65,306 miles
- Test number
- 847155211871
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,903 miles (+8,571)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 59,903 miles
- Test number
- 933780636546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,332 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 51,332 miles
- Test number
- 984463342630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,256 miles (+7,469)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,256 miles
- Test number
- 478124618438
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,787 miles (+4,525)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 43,787 miles
- Test number
- 916312825034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,262 miles (+9,805)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2015
- Odometer
- 39,262 miles
- Test number
- 607872814153
- NoteOffside front and nearside front brakes discs have surface cracks
Fail29,457 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,457 miles
- Test number
- 619242023179
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake pad sencors wires not fitted
- NoteRemove clasp on offside front seatbelt
Pass29,457 miles (+8,332)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 29,457 miles
- Test number
- 706072523138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake pad sencors wires not fitted
- NoteRemove clasp on offside front seatbelt
Pass21,125 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 21,125 miles
- Test number
- 356165622141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S8 PSO
- Does S8 PSO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S8 PSO expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S8 PSO?
- The MOT on S8 PSO expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S8 PSO done?
- S8 PSO was recorded at 104,356 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 6,976 miles a year.
- Has S8 PSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 PSO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on S8 PSO 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 PSO find?
- S8 PSO passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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