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BMW Alpina

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S8 SWSMOT history

S8 SWS is a black diesel BMW Alpina first used on 28 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,001 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 SWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Alpina
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 SWS was last recorded at 140,001 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 4,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,650 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,351 miles
Average per year
8,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,001 miles
  • 2025 – 135,650 miles
  • 2024 – 131,365 miles
  • 2023 – 127,408 miles
  • 2022 – 124,104 miles
  • 2021 – 119,277 miles
  • 2020 – 113,160 miles
  • 2019 – 105,777 miles
  • 2018 – 100,575 miles
  • 2017 – 94,468 miles
  • 2016 – 85,665 miles
  • 2015 – 64,771 miles
  • 2014 – 41,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,001 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear light level bar seized / Underside and components corroded

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edges inner edge heavily worn Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 265/35/19 98W XL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear headlight level rod seized

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,001 miles (+4,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,001 miles
    Test number
    850537635840
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear light level bar seized / Underside and components corroded

  2. Pass135,650 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    135,650 miles
    Test number
    755435847712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edges inner edge heavily worn Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 265/35/19 98W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear headlight level rod seized

  3. Fail135,650 miles (+4,285)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,650 miles
    Test number
    909389665160
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edges inner edge heavily worn Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 265/35/19 98W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear headlight level rod seized

  4. Pass131,365 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    131,365 miles
    Test number
    961778462549
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail131,363 miles (+3,955)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,363 miles
    Test number
    546749848760
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall tyre at 2.6mm Kumho 245/35/19 93Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall tyre at 3mm Kumho 245/35/19 93Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass127,408 miles (+3,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,408 miles
    Test number
    749757584053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,104 miles
    Test number
    765460891873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,099 miles (+4,822)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,099 miles
    Test number
    980504777052
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass119,277 miles (+6,117)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,277 miles
    Test number
    511080382211
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x Rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass113,160 miles (+7,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,160 miles
    Test number
    836860633663
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass105,777 miles (+5,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,777 miles
    Test number
    884545653547
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass100,575 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,575 miles
    Test number
    222634595639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,468 miles (+8,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,468 miles
    Test number
    237106428931
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre tread wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin

  14. Pass85,665 miles (+20,894)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    689584860912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,771 miles
    Test number
    764253196159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,771 miles (+23,391)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,771 miles
    Test number
    307018661664
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass41,380 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,380 miles
    Test number
    709248064279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,376 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,376 miles
    Test number
    319155564298
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 SWS

Does S8 SWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 SWS is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 SWS?
The MOT on S8 SWS is valid until 24 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 SWS done?
S8 SWS was recorded at 140,001 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 8,228 miles a year.
Has S8 SWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 SWS has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 SWS 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 SWS find?
S8 SWS passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear light level bar seized / underside and components corroded.

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