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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

S8 SDXMOT history

S8 SDX is a silver petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 191,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

S8 SDX silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
191,181 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 SDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 SDX was last recorded at 191,181 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2018: 141,110 miles, lower than 191,111 miles on 20 Sept 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
191,179 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,181 miles
  • 2025 – 191,179 miles
  • 2024 – 191,177 miles
  • 2023 – 191,157 miles
  • 2022 – 191,153 miles
  • 2021 – 191,138 miles
  • 2020 – 191,135 miles
  • 2019 – 191,120 miles
  • 2018 – 141,110 miles
  • 2017 – 191,111 miles
  • 2016 – 191,097 miles
  • 2015 – 190,733 miles
  • 2014 – 185,710 miles
  • 2013 – 173,504 miles
  • 2012 – 161,283 miles
  • 2011 – 149,664 miles
  • 2010 – 136,543 miles
  • 2009 – 126,497 miles
  • 2008 – 117,408 miles
  • 2007 – 105,181 miles
  • 2006 – 91,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,181 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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,181 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    191,181 miles
    Test number
    312081855988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass191,179 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    191,179 miles
    Test number
    137076903495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass191,177 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    191,177 miles
    Test number
    204903265555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass191,157 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    191,157 miles
    Test number
    359506149626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass191,153 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    191,153 miles
    Test number
    135534007903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass191,138 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    191,138 miles
    Test number
    536717690743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass191,135 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    191,135 miles
    Test number
    546981954586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass191,120 miles (+50,010)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    191,120 miles
    Test number
    636812845911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    141,110 miles
    Test number
    679812895911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,110 miles (-50,001)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,110 miles
    Test number
    407770266515
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  11. Pass191,111 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    191,111 miles
    Test number
    623887185338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass191,097 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    191,097 miles
    Test number
    941345463256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail191,083 miles (+5)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,083 miles
    Test number
    138468018922
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail191,078 miles (+5)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,078 miles
    Test number
    178708618563
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail191,073 miles (+340)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,073 miles
    Test number
    969817223809
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass190,733 miles (+5,023)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    190,733 miles
    Test number
    807262375020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass185,710 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    185,710 miles
    Test number
    385482854025
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail185,660 miles (+12,156)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,660 miles
    Test number
    155075544088
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass173,504 miles (+12,221)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    173,504 miles
    Test number
    268161953049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight movement o/s & n/s front lower arm front bushes
    • NoteTemp repair o/s door mirror
    • NoteVarious stone chips to screen

  20. Pass161,283 miles (+11,619)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    161,283 miles
    Test number
    208752572064
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear indicators faded
    • NoteMovement o/s front lower suspension front bush
    • NoteSlight movement n/s front lower suspension front bush
    • NoteVarious oil leaks & level low

  21. Pass149,664 miles (+13,121)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    149,664 miles
    Test number
    979234071002
    • NoteA variety of stone chips & cracks to w/screen
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteRear indicators faded
    • NoteVarious oil leaks

  22. Pass136,543 miles (+10,046)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    136,543 miles
    Test number
    121661770092
    • NoteFront discs worn and pitted

  23. Pass126,497 miles (+9,089)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    126,497 miles
    Test number
    410948479031
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play o/s/r suspension bush

  24. Pass117,408 miles (+12,227)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    117,408 miles
    Test number
    151055068177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass105,181 miles (+13,642)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    105,181 miles
    Test number
    204429907195
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  26. Pass91,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    91,539 miles
    Test number
    461440816125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail91,537 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,537 miles
    Test number
    562170916173
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S8 SDX

Does S8 SDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 SDX is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 SDX?
The MOT on S8 SDX is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 SDX done?
S8 SDX was recorded at 191,181 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,864 miles a year.
Has S8 SDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 SDX has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on S8 SDX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 SDX find?
S8 SDX passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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