BMW 316
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
C4 ABAMOT history
C4 ABA is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,799 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 81,799 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,288 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C4 ABA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
C4 ABA was last recorded at 81,799 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 1,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 80,508 miles · 25 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,291 miles
- Average per year
- 3,288 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 81,799 miles
- 2023 – 80,508 miles
- 2022 – 79,264 miles
- 2021 – 77,677 miles
- 2020 – 76,064 miles
- 2019 – 74,775 miles
- 2018 – 73,574 miles
- 2017 – 70,164 miles
- 2016 – 66,225 miles
- 2015 – 62,576 miles
- 2014 – 58,447 miles
- 2013 – 54,145 miles
- 2012 – 51,346 miles
- 2011 – 46,670 miles
- 2010 – 41,644 miles
- 2009 – 35,491 miles
- 2008 – 30,770 miles
- 2007 – 26,595 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,799 miles
- AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,799 miles (+1,291)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 81,799 miles
- Test number
- 842370639349
- AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass80,508 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 80,508 miles
- Test number
- 786410895141
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail80,508 miles (+1,244)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,508 miles
- Test number
- 548562134350
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass79,264 miles (+1,587)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 79,264 miles
- Test number
- 437049984123
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass77,677 miles (+1,613)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 77,677 miles
- Test number
- 310575013584
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,064 miles (+1,289)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 76,064 miles
- Test number
- 904931677965
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass74,775 miles (+1,201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 74,775 miles
- Test number
- 837309879743
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass73,574 miles (+3,410)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 73,574 miles
- Test number
- 660757391965
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass70,164 miles (+3,939)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 70,164 miles
- Test number
- 440903043173
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)
Pass66,225 miles (+3,649)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 66,225 miles
- Test number
- 119884783210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,576 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 62,576 miles
- Test number
- 444549292340
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front,perishing and cracking up (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryInspection covers fitted above and below vehicle restricting view of testable items
- AdvisoryNearside front passenger door damaged
- AdvisoryRear brake pads becoming worn
Fail62,566 miles (+4,119)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,566 miles
- Test number
- 349888319625
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover split (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front,perishing and cracking up (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryInspection covers fitted above and below vehicle restricting view of testable items
- AdvisoryNearside front passenger door damaged
- AdvisoryRear brake pads becoming worn
Pass58,447 miles2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 58,447 miles
- Test number
- 987367014311
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteN/s/r tyre scuffed on outer sidewall
Fail58,447 miles (+4,302)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,447 miles
- Test number
- 897587414315
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteN/s/r tyre scuffed on outer sidewall
Pass54,145 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 54,145 miles
- Test number
- 238265613307
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCill skirts fitted
Fail54,116 miles (+2,770)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,116 miles
- Test number
- 166585313387
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCill skirts fitted
Pass51,346 miles (+4,676)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 51,346 miles
- Test number
- 737088422317
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s wiper blade starting to split
Pass46,670 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 46,670 miles
- Test number
- 479532441432
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail46,660 miles (+5,016)2 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,660 miles
- Test number
- 428370541497
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake disc's worn
Pass41,644 miles (+6,153)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 41,644 miles
- Test number
- 151274840369
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- NoteFront brake disc's worn
Pass35,491 miles (+4,721)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 35,491 miles
- Test number
- 600135639391
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCut in sidewall n/s/r tyre,cords not exposed
Pass30,770 miles (+4,175)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 30,770 miles
- Test number
- 271067518337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,595 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 26,595 miles
- Test number
- 741738537371
- NoteStickers attatched to both registration plates
Questions about C4 ABA
- Does C4 ABA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C4 ABA expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C4 ABA?
- The MOT on C4 ABA expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C4 ABA done?
- C4 ABA was recorded at 81,799 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 3,288 miles a year.
- Has C4 ABA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C4 ABA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on C4 ABA 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 C4 ABA find?
- C4 ABA passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: front upper oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged.
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