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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

S16 JGAMOT history

S16 JGA is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 223,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
223,142 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 JGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 JGA was last recorded at 223,142 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 9,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jan 2015: 85,335 miles, lower than 157,742 miles on 12 Feb 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
213,213 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,929 miles
Average per year
8,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,142 miles
  • 2024 – 213,213 miles
  • 2023 – 178,642 miles
  • 2022 – 171,442 miles
  • 2021 – 164,212 miles
  • 2019 – 150,413 miles
  • 2018 – 122,414 miles
  • 2017 – 111,914 miles
  • 2016 – 95,466 miles
  • 2015 – 85,335 miles
  • 2014 – 157,742 miles
  • 2013 – 134,205 miles
  • 2012 – 129,395 miles
  • 2011 – 121,975 miles
  • 2010 – 110,162 miles
  • 2009 – 110,091 miles
  • 2008 – 75,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,142 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axel (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axel (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,142 miles (+9,929)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    223,142 miles
    Test number
    814372704004
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axel (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass213,213 miles (+17,340)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    213,213 miles
    Test number
    566063822969
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass195,873 miles (+79)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    195,873 miles
    Test number
    387641039889
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail195,794 miles (+17,152)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,794 miles
    Test number
    123019522872
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass178,642 miles (+7,200)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    178,642 miles
    Test number
    905713806601
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under the bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass171,442 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,442 miles
    Test number
    591523621547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail171,367 miles (+7,155)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,367 miles
    Test number
    261055091351
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass164,212 miles (+13,799)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    164,212 miles
    Test number
    958415186537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,413 miles (+16,381)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,413 miles
    Test number
    744485726832
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass134,032 miles (+11,618)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,032 miles
    Test number
    504636878788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,414 miles (+10,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,414 miles
    Test number
    392101990112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass111,914 miles (+186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,914 miles
    Test number
    537128611840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail111,728 miles (+16,262)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,728 miles
    Test number
    472225711142
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass95,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,466 miles
    Test number
    790338533885
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

  15. Fail95,466 miles (+10,131)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,466 miles
    Test number
    352024957528
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam bothsides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

  16. Pass85,335 miles (-72,407)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,335 miles
    Test number
    975920835095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass157,742 miles (+23,537)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    157,742 miles
    Test number
    729963944007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass134,205 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    134,205 miles
    Test number
    935624763122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail129,395 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,395 miles
    Test number
    318583572015
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass129,395 miles (+7,420)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    129,395 miles
    Test number
    775453072062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass121,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    121,975 miles
    Test number
    347888201090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail121,975 miles (+11,813)2 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,975 miles
    Test number
    468245401046
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front alloy wheel is lip damage
    • NoteOil level is low

  23. Pass110,162 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    110,162 miles
    Test number
    752216900086
    • 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)

  24. Fail110,091 miles (+12,791)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,091 miles
    Test number
    481994269493
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  25. Fail97,300 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,300 miles
    Test number
    223883729084
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear cv gator starting to leak
    • NoteRear diff very noisy could fail in future.

  26. Pass97,300 miles (+216)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    97,300 miles
    Test number
    631493829085
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear cv gator starting to leak
    • NoteRear diff very noisy could fail in future.

  27. Pass97,084 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    97,084 miles
    Test number
    231988909098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail97,083 miles (+21,548)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,083 miles
    Test number
    651127409047
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass75,535 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    75,535 miles
    Test number
    991601318035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S16 JGA

Does S16 JGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 JGA is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S16 JGA?
The MOT on S16 JGA 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 S16 JGA done?
S16 JGA was recorded at 223,142 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 8,245 miles a year.
Has S16 JGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 JGA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S16 JGA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S16 JGA find?
S16 JGA passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axel, and 2 more.

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