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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.

S8 PSO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass104,356 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass76,533 miles (+6,010)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,533 miles
    Test number
    286790598253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. Pass59,903 miles (+8,571)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,903 miles
    Test number
    933780636546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,332 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,332 miles
    Test number
    984463342630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass43,787 miles (+4,525)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,787 miles
    Test number
    916312825034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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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