BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
S8 TWCMOT history
S8 TWC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 100,706 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 100,706 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,492 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 TWC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 14 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 TWC was last recorded at 100,706 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 98,162 miles · 2 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,544 miles
- Average per year
- 4,492 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 100,706 miles
- 2024 – 98,162 miles
- 2023 – 96,220 miles
- 2022 – 93,858 miles
- 2021 – 91,685 miles
- 2020 – 90,214 miles
- 2019 – 85,795 miles
- 2018 – 80,138 miles
- 2017 – 73,550 miles
- 2016 – 66,130 miles
- 2015 – 57,145 miles
- 2014 – 48,816 miles
- 2013 – 43,340 miles
- 2012 – 40,905 miles
- 2011 – 35,134 miles
- 2010 – 28,210 miles
- 2009 – 22,135 miles
- 2008 – 18,950 miles
- 2007 – 15,923 miles
- 2006 – 12,690 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,706 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,706 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 100,706 miles
- Test number
- 624953991914
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail100,706 miles (+2,544)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,706 miles
- Test number
- 202558918248
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,162 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 98,162 miles
- Test number
- 672948101482
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail98,160 miles (+1,940)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,160 miles
- Test number
- 743738299907
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,220 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 96,220 miles
- Test number
- 585157332449
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail96,219 miles (+2,361)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,219 miles
- Test number
- 197249700203
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass93,858 miles (+2,173)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 93,858 miles
- Test number
- 592232147876
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,685 miles (+1,471)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 91,685 miles
- Test number
- 600213821067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,214 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 90,214 miles
- Test number
- 525038481411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail90,214 miles (+4,419)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,214 miles
- Test number
- 497508756643
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass85,795 miles (+5,657)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 85,795 miles
- Test number
- 136744176377
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low
Pass80,138 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 80,138 miles
- Test number
- 565109605597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,135 miles (+6,585)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,135 miles
- Test number
- 238695398102
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass73,550 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 73,550 miles
- Test number
- 878470224497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Fail73,548 miles (+7,418)2 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,548 miles
- Test number
- 504606600249
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Pass66,130 miles (+8,985)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 66,130 miles
- Test number
- 497131368123
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Pass57,145 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 57,145 miles
- Test number
- 688247545193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,145 miles (+8,329)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,145 miles
- Test number
- 507875115106
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,816 miles (+5,476)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 48,816 miles
- Test number
- 829126934174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,340 miles (+2,435)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 43,340 miles
- Test number
- 806563533115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges and going out of shape
- NoteO/s/f tyre going out shape on inner edge
Pass40,905 miles (+5,771)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 40,905 miles
- Test number
- 505365232135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,134 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 35,134 miles
- Test number
- 275150741172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,121 miles (+6,911)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,121 miles
- Test number
- 259909721491
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass28,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 28,210 miles
- Test number
- 114535520169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,210 miles (+6,075)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,210 miles
- Test number
- 211098310120
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass22,135 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 22,135 miles
- Test number
- 174696009190
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail22,135 miles (+3,185)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,135 miles
- Test number
- 660876509188
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,950 miles (+3,027)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 18,950 miles
- Test number
- 773115608121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,923 miles (+3,233)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 15,923 miles
- Test number
- 242197907164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 12,690 miles
- Test number
- 613376616120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S8 TWC
- Does S8 TWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 TWC is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S8 TWC?
- The MOT on S8 TWC is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 TWC done?
- S8 TWC was recorded at 100,706 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 4,492 miles a year.
- Has S8 TWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 TWC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S8 TWC 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 TWC find?
- S8 TWC passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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