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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S8 VRTMOT history

S8 VRT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 70,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

S8 VRT 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 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,050 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 VRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 VRT was last recorded at 70,050 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 4,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,133 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,917 miles
Average per year
4,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,050 miles
  • 2025 – 65,133 miles
  • 2024 – 57,687 miles
  • 2023 – 52,770 miles
  • 2022 – 39,259 miles
  • 2021 – 28,958 miles
  • 2020 – 27,856 miles
  • 2019 – 25,626 miles
  • 2018 – 22,282 miles
  • 2017 – 19,444 miles
  • 2016 – 17,572 miles
  • 2015 – 15,063 miles
  • 2014 – 12,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,050 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,050 miles (+4,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,050 miles
    Test number
    741343941697
    • 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))

  2. Pass65,133 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    65,133 miles
    Test number
    274140279611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,128 miles (+7,441)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,128 miles
    Test number
    368752433599
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass57,687 miles (+4,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    110245841583
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass52,770 miles (+13,511)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,770 miles
    Test number
    786765513996
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass39,259 miles (+10,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,259 miles
    Test number
    493195713310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass28,958 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    28,958 miles
    Test number
    659295675651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,856 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,856 miles
    Test number
    155106925480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    25,626 miles
    Test number
    115297621352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,626 miles (+3,344)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,626 miles
    Test number
    896307527737
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass22,282 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    22,282 miles
    Test number
    108470790075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,444 miles (+1,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    19,444 miles
    Test number
    902963477643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass17,572 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    17,572 miles
    Test number
    101441578395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,063 miles (+2,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    15,063 miles
    Test number
    942036349037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail12,728 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,728 miles
    Test number
    239589844361
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass12,728 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    12,728 miles
    Test number
    477479844417
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S8 VRT

Does S8 VRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 VRT is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 VRT?
The MOT on S8 VRT is valid until 12 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 VRT done?
S8 VRT was recorded at 70,050 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 4,874 miles a year.
Has S8 VRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 VRT has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 VRT 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 VRT find?
S8 VRT passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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