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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

T8 SVFMOT history

T8 SVF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 143,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,212 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 SVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 SVF was last recorded at 143,212 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 8,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,667 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,545 miles
Average per year
8,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,212 miles
  • 2024 – 134,667 miles
  • 2023 – 128,426 miles
  • 2022 – 120,039 miles
  • 2021 – 104,733 miles
  • 2020 – 100,093 miles
  • 2019 – 94,420 miles
  • 2018 – 78,164 miles
  • 2017 – 72,087 miles
  • 2016 – 69,425 miles
  • 2015 – 61,069 miles
  • 2014 – 50,460 miles
  • 2012 – 39,080 miles
  • 2011 – 28,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,212 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting on inner sidewall and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn very low on the outer edge soon to show cord (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn very low on outer edge soon show cord (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,212 miles (+8,545)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,212 miles
    Test number
    705225403758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting on inner sidewall and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass134,667 miles (+6,241)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,667 miles
    Test number
    152231247364
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass128,426 miles (+8,387)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,426 miles
    Test number
    622743569259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,039 miles (+15,306)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,039 miles
    Test number
    370158218920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,733 miles (+4,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,733 miles
    Test number
    503370385907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,093 miles (+5,673)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,093 miles
    Test number
    125742681060
    • MinorNearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,420 miles
    Test number
    712003984251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,420 miles (+5,538)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,420 miles
    Test number
    180807078780
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass88,882 miles (+228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,882 miles
    Test number
    634593097150
    • AdvisoryElectric power steering rack noisey
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel has been welded/repaired

  10. Fail88,654 miles (+10,490)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,654 miles
    Test number
    437249097683
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning light indicating a fault with the brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel welded

  11. Pass78,164 miles (+6,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,164 miles
    Test number
    247167840531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass72,087 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,087 miles
    Test number
    458133053303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,425 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,425 miles
    Test number
    608685398409
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn very low on the outer edge soon to show cord (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn very low on outer edge soon show cord (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail69,424 miles (+8,355)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,424 miles
    Test number
    761486866369
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn very low on the outer edge soon to show cord (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn very low on outer edge soon show cord (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass61,069 miles (+10,609)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    568918105036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,460 miles (+11,380)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,460 miles
    Test number
    199778304077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,080 miles (+10,511)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,080 miles
    Test number
    137290122326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on inside sidewall

  18. Pass28,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,569 miles
    Test number
    799463091264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 SVF

Does T8 SVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 SVF is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T8 SVF?
The MOT on T8 SVF is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 SVF done?
T8 SVF was recorded at 143,212 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,143 miles a year.
Has T8 SVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 SVF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on T8 SVF 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 SVF find?
T8 SVF passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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