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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

S4 VLWMOT history

S4 VLW is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 8 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 89,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,930 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 VLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
8 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 VLW was last recorded at 89,930 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 5,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,394 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,536 miles
Average per year
7,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,930 miles
  • 2025 – 84,394 miles
  • 2024 – 78,673 miles
  • 2023 – 73,575 miles
  • 2022 – 65,898 miles
  • 2020 – 55,379 miles
  • 2019 – 49,170 miles
  • 2018 – 30,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,930 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,930 miles
    Test number
    818275774034
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail89,930 miles (+5,536)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,930 miles
    Test number
    799269661496
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass84,394 miles (+5,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,394 miles
    Test number
    248655978808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( STRONGLY ADVISED ) (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass78,673 miles (+5,098)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    977377240026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin ( Inner Brake Pads ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass73,575 miles (+7,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,575 miles
    Test number
    966117446156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass65,898 miles (+10,519)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    292891493339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,379 miles (+6,209)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,379 miles
    Test number
    166581618011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,170 miles (+4,269)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,170 miles
    Test number
    964284700686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,901 miles
    Test number
    454917279914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Fail44,901 miles (+14,159)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,901 miles
    Test number
    767079451646
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass30,742 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,742 miles
    Test number
    902504135559
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bald outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail30,742 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,742 miles
    Test number
    668220590648
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bald outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Questions about S4 VLW

Does S4 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 VLW is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 VLW?
The MOT on S4 VLW is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 VLW done?
S4 VLW was recorded at 89,930 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 7,391 miles a year.
Has S4 VLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 VLW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 VLW 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 VLW find?
S4 VLW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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