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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S6 VGOMOT history

S6 VGO is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 24 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 185,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
185,547 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 VGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 VGO was last recorded at 185,547 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 11,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
174,116 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
11,431 miles
Average per year
10,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,547 miles
  • 2024 – 174,116 miles
  • 2023 – 161,423 miles
  • 2022 – 149,775 miles
  • 2021 – 136,939 miles
  • 2020 – 128,265 miles
  • 2019 – 112,013 miles
  • 2018 – 97,939 miles
  • 2017 – 89,482 miles
  • 2016 – 81,970 miles
  • 2015 – 74,555 miles
  • 2014 – 66,743 miles
  • 2013 – 56,119 miles
  • 2012 – 49,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,547 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Serious. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,547 miles (+11,431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    185,547 miles
    Test number
    281880359477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Serious. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass174,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    174,116 miles
    Test number
    337106390837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail174,116 miles (+12,693)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,116 miles
    Test number
    591090292418
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass161,423 miles (+11,648)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    161,423 miles
    Test number
    968203683520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    149,775 miles
    Test number
    529340831906
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail149,764 miles (+12,825)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,764 miles
    Test number
    811583379049
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass136,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,939 miles
    Test number
    258083234034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Fail136,939 miles (+8,674)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,939 miles
    Test number
    486933904842
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front dog bone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front dog bone arm ,,requires further attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass128,265 miles (+16,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,265 miles
    Test number
    717128921949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass112,013 miles (+14,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,013 miles
    Test number
    170038498196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass97,939 miles (+8,457)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,939 miles
    Test number
    906915735609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,482 miles (+7,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,482 miles
    Test number
    144383158241
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre low close to legal limit.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play worn almost to excess. (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind apparent almost to excess.
  13. Pass81,970 miles (+7,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,970 miles
    Test number
    703298321870
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex section deteriated but not to excess
  14. Pass74,555 miles (+7,812)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,555 miles
    Test number
    606551995127
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake disc's poor.
    • NoteNearside park brake slow to react and low effort.
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar link suspect.
    • NoteRear brake application uneven almost to excess.
  15. Pass66,743 miles (+10,624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    638210604251
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar links ball joints twisted and fouling on locks.
  16. Pass56,119 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,119 miles
    Test number
    438411013249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,101 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,101 miles
    Test number
    375413702264
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S6 VGO

Does S6 VGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 VGO expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 VGO?
The MOT on S6 VGO expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 VGO done?
S6 VGO was recorded at 185,547 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 10,441 miles a year.
Has S6 VGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 VGO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S6 VGO 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 S6 VGO find?
S6 VGO passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive serious.; rear coil spring corroded both sides., and 1 more.

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