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BMW 435

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

T8 ALUMOT history

T8 ALU is a black diesel BMW 435 first used on 18 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 91,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
91,930 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 ALU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
435
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
18 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 ALU was last recorded at 91,930 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,778 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
7,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,930 miles
  • 2025 – 83,816 miles
  • 2024 – 76,288 miles
  • 2023 – 68,105 miles
  • 2022 – 59,537 miles
  • 2021 – 52,689 miles
  • 2020 – 44,733 miles
  • 2019 – 36,377 miles
  • 2018 – 28,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,930 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension arm, front hydro bush split and leaking fluid

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,930 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    91,930 miles
    Test number
    420579381313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,778 miles (+7,962)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,778 miles
    Test number
    956769199764
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass83,816 miles (+7,528)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,816 miles
    Test number
    439299517555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 2mm and worn to edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspect internal knock from steering rack
  4. Pass76,288 miles (+8,183)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,288 miles
    Test number
    404415076122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,105 miles (+8,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,105 miles
    Test number
    937581110032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass59,537 miles (+6,848)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,537 miles
    Test number
    304669654892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,689 miles (+7,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,689 miles
    Test number
    262259972620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leaking
  8. Pass44,733 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,733 miles
    Test number
    784638007191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension arm, front hydro bush split and leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail44,707 miles (+8,330)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,707 miles
    Test number
    381128419153
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension arm, front hydro bush split and leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass36,377 miles (+7,568)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,377 miles
    Test number
    576019642787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,809 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    28,809 miles
    Test number
    587304812776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Fail28,744 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,744 miles
    Test number
    249707640698
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + inner edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front edges of tyre worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about T8 ALU

Does T8 ALU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 ALU is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 ALU?
The MOT on T8 ALU is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 ALU done?
T8 ALU was recorded at 91,930 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 7,953 miles a year.
Has T8 ALU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 ALU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 ALU 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 T8 ALU find?
T8 ALU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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