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BMW M4

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 2,979 cc

S16 JLAMOT history

S16 JLA is a black petrol BMW M4 first used on 31 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 108,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

S16 JLA black BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 4 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,328 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 JLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 JLA was last recorded at 108,328 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 24,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,466 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
24,862 miles
Average per year
10,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,328 miles
  • 2024 – 83,466 miles
  • 2023 – 67,384 miles
  • 2021 – 59,217 miles
  • 2020 – 51,764 miles
  • 2019 – 47,748 miles
  • 2018 – 42,451 miles
  • 2017 – 24,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre in outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,328 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,328 miles
    Test number
    887420751741
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,324 miles (+24,858)2 dangerous4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,324 miles
    Test number
    958595500866
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,466 miles
    Test number
    465567790674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,466 miles (+3,560)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,466 miles
    Test number
    251946324750
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass79,906 miles (+12,522)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,906 miles
    Test number
    248516554488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,384 miles (+8,167)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,384 miles
    Test number
    824922017878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,217 miles (+7,453)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,217 miles
    Test number
    342664671324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,764 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,764 miles
    Test number
    476618510055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,748 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,748 miles
    Test number
    509576801078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,451 miles (+18,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    42,451 miles
    Test number
    714492953671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass24,385 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    24,385 miles
    Test number
    561620886769
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre in outer edge

  12. Fail24,311 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,311 miles
    Test number
    108015167601
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre in outer edge
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Questions about S16 JLA

Does S16 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 JLA is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S16 JLA?
The MOT on S16 JLA is valid until 5 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 JLA done?
S16 JLA was recorded at 108,328 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 10,509 miles a year.
Has S16 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 JLA has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 JLA 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 S16 JLA find?
S16 JLA passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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