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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S111 GSAMOT history

S111 GSA is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 19 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 174,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

S111 GSA blue BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
174,088 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
14,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S111 GSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S111 GSA was last recorded at 174,088 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,039 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
14,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,088 miles
  • 2025 – 156,250 miles
  • 2024 – 142,189 miles
  • 2023 – 122,025 miles
  • 2022 – 106,540 miles
  • 2021 – 92,165 miles
  • 2020 – 84,183 miles
  • 2019 – 72,780 miles
  • 2018 – 60,358 miles
  • 2017 – 46,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,088 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,088 miles (+49)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    174,088 miles
    Test number
    360350945258
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail174,039 miles (+17,789)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,039 miles
    Test number
    609666644423
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass156,250 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,250 miles
    Test number
    993597179045
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail156,248 miles (+14,059)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,248 miles
    Test number
    129617213312
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass142,189 miles (+1,044)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,189 miles
    Test number
    575000589540
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tyre sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail141,145 miles (+19,120)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,145 miles
    Test number
    877351182299
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tyre sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,025 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,025 miles
    Test number
    314666035280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,023 miles (+15,483)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,023 miles
    Test number
    243223910921
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass106,540 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,540 miles
    Test number
    103273224828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail106,538 miles (+14,373)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,538 miles
    Test number
    830390534283
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rod snapped (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,165 miles (+37)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,165 miles
    Test number
    496498288091
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail92,128 miles (+7,945)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,128 miles
    Test number
    792020306199
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass84,183 miles (+177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,183 miles
    Test number
    225096364267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail84,006 miles (+11,226)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,006 miles
    Test number
    295478420166
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass72,780 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,780 miles
    Test number
    945720090530
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  16. Fail72,780 miles (+12,422)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,780 miles
    Test number
    253895383471
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  17. Pass60,358 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,358 miles
    Test number
    268813793115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,357 miles (+13,896)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,357 miles
    Test number
    252506317528
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  19. Pass46,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,461 miles
    Test number
    637100854033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S111 GSA

Does S111 GSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S111 GSA is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S111 GSA?
The MOT on S111 GSA is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S111 GSA done?
S111 GSA was recorded at 174,088 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 14,195 miles a year.
Has S111 GSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S111 GSA has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S111 GSA 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 S111 GSA find?
S111 GSA passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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