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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

S8 UHOMOT history

S8 UHO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 174,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

S8 UHO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
174,680 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 UHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 UHO was last recorded at 174,680 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 16,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,752 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
16,928 miles
Average per year
14,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,680 miles
  • 2024 – 157,752 miles
  • 2023 – 146,485 miles
  • 2022 – 137,998 miles
  • 2021 – 115,309 miles
  • 2020 – 103,900 miles
  • 2019 – 86,700 miles
  • 2018 – 84,181 miles
  • 2017 – 42,156 miles
  • 2016 – 36,164 miles
  • 2015 – 18,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,680 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,680 miles (+16,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    174,680 miles
    Test number
    862786697267
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass157,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,752 miles
    Test number
    974576712260
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail157,747 miles (+11,262)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,747 miles
    Test number
    643579110352
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass146,485 miles (+8,487)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,485 miles
    Test number
    429966136792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,998 miles (+22,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,998 miles
    Test number
    255965707194
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,309 miles (+11,409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,309 miles
    Test number
    250855963223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,900 miles (+17,200)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,900 miles
    Test number
    504665725862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,700 miles (+2,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,700 miles
    Test number
    464670311138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

  9. Pass84,181 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,181 miles
    Test number
    473195428243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail84,176 miles (+42,020)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,176 miles
    Test number
    211704131002
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass42,156 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,156 miles
    Test number
    744092933029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,164 miles
    Test number
    417774338596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  13. Fail36,164 miles (+7,547)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,164 miles
    Test number
    549892783894
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  14. Pass28,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,617 miles
    Test number
    654097956469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,617 miles (+10,095)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,617 miles
    Test number
    959386213950
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  16. Pass18,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    18,522 miles
    Test number
    978648625023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 UHO

Does S8 UHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 UHO is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 UHO?
The MOT on S8 UHO is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 UHO done?
S8 UHO was recorded at 174,680 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 14,469 miles a year.
Has S8 UHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 UHO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 UHO 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 UHO find?
S8 UHO passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded.

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