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BMW 123

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S8 YJMMOT history

S8 YJM is a silver diesel BMW 123 first used on 26 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 183,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

S8 YJM silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
183,228 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 YJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
123
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 YJM was last recorded at 183,228 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 8,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,822 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,406 miles
Average per year
7,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,228 miles
  • 2025 – 174,822 miles
  • 2024 – 170,511 miles
  • 2023 – 165,435 miles
  • 2022 – 162,005 miles
  • 2021 – 152,373 miles
  • 2020 – 143,336 miles
  • 2019 – 123,553 miles
  • 2018 – 107,328 miles
  • 2016 – 78,342 miles
  • 2015 – 70,492 miles
  • 2014 – 67,217 miles
  • 2012 – 64,405 miles
  • 2011 – 62,378 miles
  • 2010 – 58,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/S/F + O/S/F Brake Hoses Perishing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Inner Bush Has Slight Play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,228 miles (+8,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    183,228 miles
    Test number
    795459898639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass174,822 miles (+4,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    174,822 miles
    Test number
    992984143494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass170,511 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    170,511 miles
    Test number
    725042124199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail170,505 miles (+5,070)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,505 miles
    Test number
    945547345297
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass165,435 miles (+15)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,435 miles
    Test number
    459901681447
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged N/S/F + O/S/F Brake Hoses Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Inner Bush Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail165,420 miles (+3,415)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,420 miles
    Test number
    112919620371
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Appears Incorrectly Fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Suspect Pump Blocked (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged N/S/F + O/S/F Brake Hoses Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Inner Bush Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass162,005 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    162,005 miles
    Test number
    254052454629
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all wheels (strong advisory) (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Fail162,005 miles (+9,632)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,005 miles
    Test number
    673210978452
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all wheels (strong advisory) (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass152,373 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,373 miles
    Test number
    223214610728
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail152,362 miles (+9,026)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,362 miles
    Test number
    328949724086
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. Pass143,336 miles (+19,783)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,336 miles
    Test number
    729699841089
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive signs on undertray and exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass123,553 miles (+16,225)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,553 miles
    Test number
    569960594210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions are too clean for a print out
  13. Pass107,328 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    633845792656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,765 miles (+28,423)10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,765 miles
    Test number
    884335820490
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp snapped (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp snapped (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass78,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,342 miles
    Test number
    800621364455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,342 miles (+6,243)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,342 miles
    Test number
    535247967211
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front clamp broken (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly and cracking
  17. Pass72,099 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,099 miles
    Test number
    307716313890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,492 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,492 miles
    Test number
    526778105007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,217 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,217 miles
    Test number
    518706004005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,405 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    605740742373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,378 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,378 miles
    Test number
    598572431307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,662 miles
    Test number
    464202840473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 YJM

Does S8 YJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 YJM is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 YJM?
The MOT on S8 YJM is valid until 9 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 YJM done?
S8 YJM was recorded at 183,228 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 7,918 miles a year.
Has S8 YJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 YJM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 YJM 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 YJM find?
S8 YJM passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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