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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

S8 XRYMOT history

S8 XRY is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 10 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 164,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

S8 XRY silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
164,613 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XRY was last recorded at 164,613 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 7,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,098 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,515 miles
Average per year
9,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,613 miles
  • 2025 – 157,098 miles
  • 2024 – 145,116 miles
  • 2023 – 136,194 miles
  • 2022 – 131,962 miles
  • 2021 – 124,209 miles
  • 2020 – 116,787 miles
  • 2019 – 106,864 miles
  • 2018 – 96,336 miles
  • 2017 – 84,695 miles
  • 2016 – 71,299 miles
  • 2015 – 57,239 miles
  • 2014 – 45,912 miles
  • 2013 – 34,707 miles
  • 2011 – 23,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,613 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front fog lamp missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear handbrake only just met requirement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,613 miles (+7,515)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    164,613 miles
    Test number
    317810352620
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass157,098 miles (+11,982)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    157,098 miles
    Test number
    202460838355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,116 miles (+8,922)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    145,116 miles
    Test number
    777482637744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,194 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,194 miles
    Test number
    253762661640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edge and damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake effort poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail136,194 miles (+4,232)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,194 miles
    Test number
    815819245214
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edge and damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake effort poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    131,962 miles
    Test number
    799505614639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake only just met requirement

  7. Fail131,962 miles (+7,753)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,962 miles
    Test number
    409387537622
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake only just met requirement
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryService light on

  8. Pass124,209 miles (+7,422)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,209 miles
    Test number
    403220167405
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass116,787 miles (+9,923)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,787 miles
    Test number
    540817938146
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,864 miles (+10,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,864 miles
    Test number
    986006919192
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass96,336 miles (+11,641)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,336 miles
    Test number
    436054918864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,695 miles (+13,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,695 miles
    Test number
    819297861461
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass71,299 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,299 miles
    Test number
    515213953642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,219 miles (+13,980)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,219 miles
    Test number
    474481327402
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass57,239 miles (+11,327)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,239 miles
    Test number
    666059505055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,912 miles (+11,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    617388504020
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass34,707 miles (+10,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,707 miles
    Test number
    647758803044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass23,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,914 miles
    Test number
    477035551470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,914 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,914 miles
    Test number
    799734951378
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S8 XRY

Does S8 XRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 XRY is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 XRY?
The MOT on S8 XRY is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 XRY done?
S8 XRY was recorded at 164,613 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 9,722 miles a year.
Has S8 XRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XRY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 XRY 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 XRY find?
S8 XRY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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