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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S44 VLBMOT history

S44 VLB is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 12 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 136,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
136,332 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 VLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 VLB was last recorded at 136,332 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 6,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,765 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,567 miles
Average per year
12,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,332 miles
  • 2025 – 129,765 miles
  • 2024 – 121,385 miles
  • 2023 – 105,858 miles
  • 2022 – 97,132 miles
  • 2021 – 82,175 miles
  • 2020 – 64,562 miles
  • 2019 – 45,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,332 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Under trays fitted obscuring items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    136,332 miles
    Test number
    946698871314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,332 miles (+6,567)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,332 miles
    Test number
    862193088504
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass129,765 miles (+8,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,765 miles
    Test number
    779733848482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Pass121,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,385 miles
    Test number
    329476810253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail121,385 miles (+15,527)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,385 miles
    Test number
    271119560358
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass105,858 miles (+8,726)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,858 miles
    Test number
    197550716252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,132 miles
    Test number
    134527539843
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
  8. Fail97,122 miles (+14,947)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,122 miles
    Test number
    111967860081
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
  9. Pass82,175 miles (+17,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,175 miles
    Test number
    164728261520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items
  10. Pass64,562 miles (+389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,562 miles
    Test number
    736085230026
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring items
  11. Fail64,173 miles (+18,714)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,173 miles
    Test number
    891796382638
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring items
  12. Pass45,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,459 miles
    Test number
    148910269668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 VLB

Does S44 VLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 VLB is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 VLB?
The MOT on S44 VLB is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 VLB done?
S44 VLB was recorded at 136,332 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 12,366 miles a year.
Has S44 VLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 VLB has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 VLB 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 VLB find?
S44 VLB passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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