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BMW 120

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S4 AVPMOT history

S4 AVP is a silver petrol BMW 120 first used on 7 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,329 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 AVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 AVP was last recorded at 103,329 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 5,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,908 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,421 miles
Average per year
4,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,329 miles
  • 2025 – 97,908 miles
  • 2024 – 92,550 miles
  • 2023 – 86,612 miles
  • 2022 – 83,082 miles
  • 2021 – 80,250 miles
  • 2020 – 77,955 miles
  • 2019 – 75,125 miles
  • 2018 – 70,602 miles
  • 2017 – 65,554 miles
  • 2016 – 61,894 miles
  • 2015 – 57,204 miles
  • 2014 – 52,434 miles
  • 2013 – 46,682 miles
  • 2012 – 40,418 miles
  • 2011 – 38,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,329 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,329 miles
    Test number
    779447916918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail103,329 miles (+5,421)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,329 miles
    Test number
    266876019955
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass97,908 miles (+5,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    97,908 miles
    Test number
    637536829207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass92,550 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,550 miles
    Test number
    458259358120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,612 miles
    Test number
    463472824343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer side wall damaged

  6. Fail86,612 miles (+3,530)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,612 miles
    Test number
    412139759584
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer side wall damaged

  7. Pass83,082 miles (+2,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,082 miles
    Test number
    598732598091
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre worn on edges

  8. Pass80,250 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    266541876427
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail80,246 miles (+2,291)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,246 miles
    Test number
    666873794301
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNsf brake calliper wet ,no sign of leak possibly from leaking shock

  10. Pass77,955 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,955 miles
    Test number
    707152780557
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNON run flat tyre fitted to nsf
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  11. Fail77,955 miles (+2,830)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,955 miles
    Test number
    130547154408
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNON run flat tyre fitted to nsf
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  12. Pass75,125 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    75,125 miles
    Test number
    272323901746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail75,099 miles (+4,497)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,099 miles
    Test number
    180888715712
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass70,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,602 miles
    Test number
    362714786301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,602 miles (+5,048)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,602 miles
    Test number
    651751568804
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass65,554 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,554 miles
    Test number
    735488661309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,894 miles (+4,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,894 miles
    Test number
    559422402274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass57,204 miles (+4,770)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,204 miles
    Test number
    309753965184
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass52,434 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,434 miles
    Test number
    368642244197
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail52,430 miles (+5,748)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,430 miles
    Test number
    267072244400
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass46,682 miles (+6,264)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,682 miles
    Test number
    967612673140
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass40,418 miles (+2,026)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,418 miles
    Test number
    765203562169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass38,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,392 miles
    Test number
    927943771102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail38,392 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,392 miles
    Test number
    715861571164
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S4 AVP

Does S4 AVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 AVP is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 AVP?
The MOT on S4 AVP is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 AVP done?
S4 AVP was recorded at 103,329 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 4,330 miles a year.
Has S4 AVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 AVP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 AVP 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 S4 AVP find?
S4 AVP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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