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BMW 518

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S44 LJAMOT history

S44 LJA is a black diesel BMW 518 first used on 4 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 56,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

S44 LJA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,431 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 LJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
518
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 LJA was last recorded at 56,431 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 4,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,665 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,766 miles
Average per year
4,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,431 miles
  • 2024 – 51,665 miles
  • 2023 – 45,693 miles
  • 2022 – 40,808 miles
  • 2021 – 38,072 miles
  • 2020 – 35,376 miles
  • 2019 – 30,398 miles
  • 2018 – 24,991 miles
  • 2017 – 20,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,431 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,431 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,431 miles
    Test number
    634615207440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,665 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    51,665 miles
    Test number
    886248252018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,693 miles (+4,885)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,693 miles
    Test number
    692403810199
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass40,808 miles (+2,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    40,808 miles
    Test number
    818753153605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass38,072 miles (+2,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    38,072 miles
    Test number
    497719754788
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass35,376 miles (+4,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    35,376 miles
    Test number
    377349112858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass30,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,398 miles
    Test number
    905549580298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail30,398 miles (+5,407)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,398 miles
    Test number
    599145789894
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass24,991 miles (+4,914)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    24,991 miles
    Test number
    456746987156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    20,077 miles
    Test number
    245863156657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 LJA

Does S44 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 LJA is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S44 LJA?
The MOT on S44 LJA is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 LJA done?
S44 LJA was recorded at 56,431 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,536 miles a year.
Has S44 LJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 LJA has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S44 LJA 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 S44 LJA find?
S44 LJA passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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