BMW 118
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
S8 YCUMOT history
S8 YCU is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 151,608 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 151,608 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,318 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 YCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 YCU was last recorded at 151,608 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 15,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,737 miles · 11 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,871 miles
- Average per year
- 7,318 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,608 miles
- 2025 – 135,737 miles
- 2024 – 132,045 miles
- 2023 – 126,064 miles
- 2022 – 120,116 miles
- 2021 – 114,132 miles
- 2020 – 109,483 miles
- 2019 – 104,113 miles
- 2018 – 97,199 miles
- 2017 – 90,718 miles
- 2016 – 86,289 miles
- 2015 – 69,365 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,608 miles
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured headlight (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured headlight (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 10 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,608 miles (+15,871)4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 151,608 miles
- Test number
- 125379691168
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured headlight (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured headlight (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass135,737 miles (+8)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 135,737 miles
- Test number
- 816641927479
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear rear exhaust shield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail135,729 miles (+3,684)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,729 miles
- Test number
- 732357879498
- DangerousCentral Front Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust shield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass132,045 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 132,045 miles
- Test number
- 287077788118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,039 miles (+5,975)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,039 miles
- Test number
- 540103069927
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass126,064 miles (+5,948)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 126,064 miles
- Test number
- 833594038539
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass120,116 miles (+5,984)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 120,116 miles
- Test number
- 481634700881
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass114,132 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 114,132 miles
- Test number
- 207147810505
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail114,131 miles (+4,648)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,131 miles
- Test number
- 132992806637
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass109,483 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 109,483 miles
- Test number
- 400602900656
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail109,483 miles (+5,370)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,483 miles
- Test number
- 553715840976
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass104,113 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 104,113 miles
- Test number
- 688529632085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,092 miles (+6,893)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,092 miles
- Test number
- 742338739154
- DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
Pass97,199 miles (+6,481)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 97,199 miles
- Test number
- 784031869910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,718 miles (+4,429)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 90,718 miles
- Test number
- 395261863560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,289 miles (+16,924)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 86,289 miles
- Test number
- 693079598776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,365 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 69,365 miles
- Test number
- 555980205137
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about S8 YCU
- Does S8 YCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 YCU is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S8 YCU?
- The MOT on S8 YCU is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 YCU done?
- S8 YCU was recorded at 151,608 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 7,318 miles a year.
- Has S8 YCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 YCU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on S8 YCU 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 YCU find?
- S8 YCU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front electrical wiring inadequately secured headlight; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 2 more.
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