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BMW 118

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,499 cc

M4 KUWMOT history

M4 KUW is a blue petrol BMW 118 first used on 18 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 115,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,136 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M4 KUW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
18 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M4 KUW was last recorded at 115,136 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 19,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,956 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
19,180 miles
Average per year
10,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,136 miles
  • 2025 – 95,956 miles
  • 2024 – 93,145 miles
  • 2023 – 86,197 miles
  • 2022 – 73,758 miles
  • 2021 – 60,422 miles
  • 2020 – 52,842 miles
  • 2019 – 38,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,136 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 8 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,136 miles (+19,180)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,136 miles
    Test number
    391379865498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  2. Pass95,956 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,956 miles
    Test number
    559477992593
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Fail95,949 miles (+2,804)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,949 miles
    Test number
    471642581848
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass93,145 miles (+6,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,145 miles
    Test number
    782350292901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass86,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    86,197 miles
    Test number
    590118192686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,197 miles (+12,439)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,197 miles
    Test number
    885536615999
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass73,758 miles (+13,336)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,758 miles
    Test number
    767168908099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,422 miles (+7,580)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,422 miles
    Test number
    196177903649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,842 miles (+14,004)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    52,842 miles
    Test number
    755131494478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,838 miles
    Test number
    877716919580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M4 KUW

Does M4 KUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M4 KUW is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M4 KUW?
The MOT on M4 KUW is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M4 KUW done?
M4 KUW was recorded at 115,136 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 10,818 miles a year.
Has M4 KUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M4 KUW has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on M4 KUW 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 M4 KUW find?
M4 KUW passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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