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BMW 435

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

S8 YAJMOT history

S8 YAJ is a black diesel BMW 435 first used on 22 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 110,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
110,657 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 YAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
435
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 YAJ was last recorded at 110,657 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,548 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
10,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,657 miles
  • 2025 – 104,908 miles
  • 2024 – 96,855 miles
  • 2023 – 79,643 miles
  • 2022 – 68,312 miles
  • 2021 – 51,045 miles
  • 2020 – 42,410 miles
  • 2019 – 31,604 miles
  • 2018 – 16,560 miles
  • 2017 – 14,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,657 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,657 miles (+109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    110,657 miles
    Test number
    362589649941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,548 miles (+5,640)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,548 miles
    Test number
    691215971425
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,908 miles (+8,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,908 miles
    Test number
    362032102092
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass96,855 miles (+17,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,855 miles
    Test number
    330310609944
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass79,643 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,643 miles
    Test number
    274470142634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,642 miles (+11,330)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,642 miles
    Test number
    624867783634
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass68,312 miles (+17,267)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    991923497478
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass51,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,045 miles
    Test number
    500004484669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,045 miles (+8,635)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,045 miles
    Test number
    441425933371
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass42,410 miles (+10,806)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,410 miles
    Test number
    826639506388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,604 miles (+15,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    31,604 miles
    Test number
    631834873306
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass16,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    16,560 miles
    Test number
    683116701575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail16,560 miles (+217)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,560 miles
    Test number
    576863135062
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass16,343 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    16,343 miles
    Test number
    640386669781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    14,908 miles
    Test number
    443150912382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 YAJ

Does S8 YAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 YAJ is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 YAJ?
The MOT on S8 YAJ is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 YAJ done?
S8 YAJ was recorded at 110,657 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 10,973 miles a year.
Has S8 YAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 YAJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 YAJ 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 YAJ find?
S8 YAJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive.

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