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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S4 GCNMOT history

S4 GCN is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2025
Mileage
155,314 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 GCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 GCN was last recorded at 155,314 miles on 13 Apr 2024, 5,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,675 miles · 8 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
5,639 miles
Average per year
7,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,314 miles
  • 2023 – 149,675 miles
  • 2022 – 140,665 miles
  • 2021 – 134,293 miles
  • 2020 – 129,909 miles
  • 2019 – 122,553 miles
  • 2017 – 113,631 miles
  • 2016 – 104,654 miles
  • 2015 – 98,056 miles
  • 2014 – 96,094 miles
  • 2013 – 80,381 miles
  • 2012 – 68,919 miles
  • 2011 – 57,671 miles
  • 2010 – 49,020 miles
  • 2009 – 37,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,314 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeat shields loose

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,314 miles (+5,639)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    155,314 miles
    Test number
    963790071925
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shields loose

  2. Pass149,675 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    149,675 miles
    Test number
    694958229154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail149,559 miles (+8,894)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,559 miles
    Test number
    434833030879
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,665 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,665 miles
    Test number
    924244788707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,419 miles (+6,126)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,419 miles
    Test number
    194258562884
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all four (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass134,293 miles (+4,384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,293 miles
    Test number
    783509717702
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder engine & floor trays obscuring some components

  7. Pass129,909 miles (+7,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,909 miles
    Test number
    458241682259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn Weak: One turn not functioning. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass122,553 miles (+8,922)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,553 miles
    Test number
    968484215467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,631 miles
    Test number
    164311344063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,631 miles (+8,977)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,631 miles
    Test number
    272347738926
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass104,654 miles (+6,598)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,654 miles
    Test number
    230000347489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,056 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,056 miles
    Test number
    207286285024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,094 miles (+15,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,094 miles
    Test number
    228841044074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass80,381 miles (+11,462)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,381 miles
    Test number
    996508233076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,919 miles (+11,248)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,919 miles
    Test number
    788759832014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,671 miles (+8,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,671 miles
    Test number
    798488931078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail49,020 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,020 miles
    Test number
    173389730090
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass49,020 miles (+11,242)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,020 miles
    Test number
    470229630025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass37,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,778 miles
    Test number
    450320649045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 GCN

Does S4 GCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 GCN expired on 12 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 GCN?
The MOT on S4 GCN expired on 12 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 GCN done?
S4 GCN was recorded at 155,314 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2024, an average of 7,746 miles a year.
Has S4 GCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 GCN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S4 GCN 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 GCN find?
S4 GCN passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; heat shields loose.

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