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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S4 WOVMOT history

S4 WOV is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 18 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
144,113 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 WOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 WOV was last recorded at 144,113 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 13,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Oct 2014: 46,540 miles, lower than 53,827 miles on 28 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,919 miles · 9 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
13,194 miles
Average per year
10,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,113 miles
  • 2021 – 130,919 miles
  • 2020 – 111,641 miles
  • 2019 – 103,999 miles
  • 2018 – 94,102 miles
  • 2016 – 88,867 miles
  • 2015 – 79,464 miles
  • 2014 – 46,540 miles
  • 2013 – 53,827 miles
  • 2012 – 42,023 miles
  • 2011 – 30,679 miles
  • 2010 – 23,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,113 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • O/s/front damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,113 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,113 miles
    Test number
    765811452344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,113 miles (+13,194)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,113 miles
    Test number
    419505151874
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    130,919 miles
    Test number
    770653057747
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

  4. Fail130,867 miles (+19,226)2 dangerous3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,867 miles
    Test number
    635064248116
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,641 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,641 miles
    Test number
    765321824482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,628 miles (+13)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,628 miles
    Test number
    915925788217
    • MajorEmissions not tested fuel finished (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald(replacement advised) (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass111,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,615 miles
    Test number
    598073782825
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail111,615 miles (+7,616)1 dangerous4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,615 miles
    Test number
    377494111320
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2020
    Odometer
    103,999 miles
    Test number
    459459304472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail103,992 miles (+9,890)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,992 miles
    Test number
    599338590717
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,102 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,102 miles
    Test number
    108178397055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,867 miles (+9,403)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,867 miles
    Test number
    369108810297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,464 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,464 miles
    Test number
    413422556000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s/front damping effect

  14. Fail79,462 miles (+32,922)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,462 miles
    Test number
    982106779843
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s/front damping effect

  15. Pass46,540 miles (-7,287)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,540 miles
    Test number
    286784784260
    • NoteExhasut flexy damaged
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking outter wall

  16. Pass53,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,827 miles
    Test number
    316111973406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,827 miles (+11,804)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,827 miles
    Test number
    598581573203
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass42,023 miles (+11,344)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,023 miles
    Test number
    248760082201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,679 miles (+7,062)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,679 miles
    Test number
    515061301321
    • NoteOsf tyre low on tread outter edge

  20. Pass23,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,617 miles
    Test number
    402437040381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 WOV

Does S4 WOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 WOV expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 WOV?
The MOT on S4 WOV expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 WOV done?
S4 WOV was recorded at 144,113 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 10,181 miles a year.
Has S4 WOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 WOV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S4 WOV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 WOV find?
S4 WOV passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked, and 2 more.

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