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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S8 XAUMOT history

S8 XAU is a blue petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 21 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 92,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

S8 XAU blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
92,109 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XAU was last recorded at 92,109 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 9,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,402 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,707 miles
Average per year
7,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,109 miles
  • 2025 – 82,402 miles
  • 2024 – 77,218 miles
  • 2023 – 74,650 miles
  • 2022 – 72,843 miles
  • 2021 – 67,473 miles
  • 2020 – 65,267 miles
  • 2019 – 56,157 miles
  • 2018 – 43,202 miles
  • 2016 – 22,604 miles
  • 2015 – 9,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,109 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower front arms split/perishing Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower rear arms slight movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,109 miles (+9,707)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    92,109 miles
    Test number
    366383498770
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower front arms split/perishing Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower rear arms slight movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass82,402 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,402 miles
    Test number
    428613840507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,218 miles (+2,568)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,218 miles
    Test number
    161256001035
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens steamed up/but not effecting headlamp aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner&outer edge in poor condition /tyre out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner&outer edge in poor condition /tyre out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass74,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,650 miles
    Test number
    396275836290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,650 miles (+1,807)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,650 miles
    Test number
    899040667322
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass72,843 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,843 miles
    Test number
    791389073575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,473 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,473 miles
    Test number
    322748515212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,267 miles (+9,110)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,267 miles
    Test number
    933860796458
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,157 miles
    Test number
    628838508967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,156 miles (+12,954)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,156 miles
    Test number
    786446781537
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass43,202 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    43,202 miles
    Test number
    910077496698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,201 miles (+20,597)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,201 miles
    Test number
    160114749168
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Large lump in outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn and split on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass22,604 miles (+12,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    22,604 miles
    Test number
    947632003552
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCuts to nearsde front tyre outerside wall

  14. Pass9,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    9,774 miles
    Test number
    418707717707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 XAU

Does S8 XAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 XAU is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 XAU?
The MOT on S8 XAU is valid until 18 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 XAU done?
S8 XAU was recorded at 92,109 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 7,507 miles a year.
Has S8 XAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XAU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 XAU 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 XAU find?
S8 XAU passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower front arms split/perishing both sides; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear arms slight movement both sides; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, and 2 more.

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