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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

S8 STMMOT history

S8 STM is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 147,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

S8 STM grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
147,835 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 STM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
7 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 STM was last recorded at 147,835 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 9,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,061 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,774 miles
Average per year
14,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,835 miles
  • 2025 – 138,061 miles
  • 2024 – 121,023 miles
  • 2023 – 103,778 miles
  • 2022 – 88,958 miles
  • 2021 – 67,969 miles
  • 2020 – 61,074 miles
  • 2019 – 45,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,835 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,835 miles (+9,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    147,835 miles
    Test number
    592790093156
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass138,061 miles (+17,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,061 miles
    Test number
    795543287026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass121,023 miles (+17,245)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,023 miles
    Test number
    240208345288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass103,778 miles (+14,820)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,778 miles
    Test number
    676515425283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,958 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,958 miles
    Test number
    672027796198
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail88,901 miles (+20,932)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,901 miles
    Test number
    231342434952
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn due to pads worn down to metal and brake been scoring the disc for long period of time (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,969 miles (+6,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,969 miles
    Test number
    869879887495
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass61,074 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,074 miles
    Test number
    106539455574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail61,025 miles (+15,968)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,025 miles
    Test number
    103600642934
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Smaller discs fitted to car causing large overhang of pads. (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass45,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,057 miles
    Test number
    293759134852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about S8 STM

Does S8 STM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 STM is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 STM?
The MOT on S8 STM is valid until 25 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 STM done?
S8 STM was recorded at 147,835 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 14,055 miles a year.
Has S8 STM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 STM has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 STM 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 STM find?
S8 STM passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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