
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
S8 YHCMOT history
S8 YHC is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 119,520 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 119,520 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,040 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 YHC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 YHC was last recorded at 119,520 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 119,520 miles · 20 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,040 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,520 miles
- 2025 – 114,477 miles
- 2024 – 108,646 miles
- 2023 – 96,884 miles
- 2022 – 87,753 miles
- 2021 – 76,559 miles
- 2020 – 69,307 miles
- 2019 – 66,561 miles
- 2018 – 58,476 miles
- 2017 – 49,412 miles
- 2016 – 39,496 miles
- 2015 – 29,956 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 119,520 miles
- Test number
- 950394838599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,520 miles (+5,043)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,520 miles
- Test number
- 514975411049
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect repair weld cracking (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread 255/30/r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass114,477 miles (+192)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 114,477 miles
- Test number
- 780166752428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,285 miles (+5,639)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,285 miles
- Test number
- 647938800205
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass108,646 miles (+3)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 108,646 miles
- Test number
- 235543764401
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail108,643 miles (+11,759)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,643 miles
- Test number
- 210772007408
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35 R19 88Y RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass96,884 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 96,884 miles
- Test number
- 559301294194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail96,884 miles (+9,131)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,884 miles
- Test number
- 874071055353
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass87,753 miles (+11,194)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 87,753 miles
- Test number
- 355838170190
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,559 miles (+7,252)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 76,559 miles
- Test number
- 777496027458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 69,307 miles
- Test number
- 800984256598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,307 miles (+2,746)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,307 miles
- Test number
- 429474321532
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass66,561 miles (+8,085)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 66,561 miles
- Test number
- 528641642046
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres starting to crack slightly within the tread on the inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass58,476 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 58,476 miles
- Test number
- 284458552847
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail58,476 miles (+9,064)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,476 miles
- Test number
- 128171430373
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass49,412 miles (+9,916)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 49,412 miles
- Test number
- 940381706712
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass39,496 miles (+9,540)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 39,496 miles
- Test number
- 161016218949
- AdvisoryN/S/F inner wheel rim slightly buckled
Pass29,956 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 29,956 miles
- Test number
- 119581765014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S8 YHC
- Does S8 YHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 YHC is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S8 YHC?
- The MOT on S8 YHC is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 YHC done?
- S8 YHC was recorded at 119,520 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 8,040 miles a year.
- Has S8 YHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 YHC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S8 YHC 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 YHC find?
- S8 YHC passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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