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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S4 CUWMOT history

S4 CUW is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 174,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

S4 CUW blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
174,861 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 CUW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 CUW was last recorded at 174,861 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 10,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
164,279 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,582 miles
Average per year
10,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,861 miles
  • 2025 – 164,279 miles
  • 2024 – 159,007 miles
  • 2023 – 147,822 miles
  • 2022 – 142,034 miles
  • 2021 – 132,847 miles
  • 2020 – 128,581 miles
  • 2019 – 123,195 miles
  • 2018 – 116,690 miles
  • 2017 – 112,614 miles
  • 2016 – 104,144 miles
  • 2015 – 93,754 miles
  • 2014 – 73,995 miles
  • 2013 – 54,574 miles
  • 2012 – 35,690 miles
  • 2011 – 25,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,861 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    174,861 miles
    Test number
    911239734131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail174,861 miles (+10,582)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,861 miles
    Test number
    393929604070
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass164,279 miles (+5,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    164,279 miles
    Test number
    217471919799
    • AdvisoryALL TYRES LOW
    • AdvisoryUNDER FLOOR CORROSION

  4. Pass159,007 miles (+11,185)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    159,007 miles
    Test number
    894311028893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside reversing lamp not working

  5. Pass147,822 miles (+5,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,822 miles
    Test number
    771877488805
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  6. Pass142,034 miles (+9,187)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,034 miles
    Test number
    509995002018
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust clamp is cracked
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Toys from Mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Intermediate (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Intermediate (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers

  7. Pass132,847 miles (+4,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,847 miles
    Test number
    671548999316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to some testable items

  8. Pass128,581 miles (+5,386)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    128,581 miles
    Test number
    228246688273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  9. Pass123,195 miles (+6,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,195 miles
    Test number
    611969922001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass116,690 miles (+4,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,690 miles
    Test number
    698569697517
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass112,614 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,614 miles
    Test number
    784813972054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,144 miles (+10,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,144 miles
    Test number
    956810211034
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges; recomend geometry check (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass93,754 miles (+19,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,754 miles
    Test number
    346075645101
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass73,995 miles (+19,421)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,995 miles
    Test number
    305521934130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion under vehicle & on components

  15. Pass54,574 miles (+18,884)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,574 miles
    Test number
    509694033151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,690 miles (+10,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,690 miles
    Test number
    198767832100
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Pass25,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,146 miles
    Test number
    967315141159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 CUW

Does S4 CUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 CUW is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 CUW?
The MOT on S4 CUW is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 CUW done?
S4 CUW was recorded at 174,861 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 10,147 miles a year.
Has S4 CUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 CUW has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 CUW 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 CUW find?
S4 CUW passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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