BMW 318 IS R4JSC has 22 MOTs

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This 1997 BMW 318 IS has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 117,205 miles 1 month ago on Monday 3rd August 2026 at 19:50.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Monday 2nd August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

R4JSC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND AUGUST 2027117,205 MI
PASSED22ND MAY 202521ST MAY 2026115,339 MI
PASSED11TH MARCH 202210TH MARCH 2023112,609 MI
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 20191ST OCTOBER 2020111,930 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20181ST OCTOBER 2019111,251 MI
FAILED11TH MAY 2018111,340 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits Too High 1.32 (7.3.d.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (3.6.b.4d)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Deteriorated
  9. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  10. ADVISORY - All 4 Brake Discs Rusty Due To Lack Of Use
PASSED6TH APRIL 201612TH APRIL 2017109,733 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 201512TH APRIL 2016105,841 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
PASSED11TH APRIL 201410TH APRIL 2015102,145 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED11TH APRIL 201310TH APRIL 201498,711 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED4TH APRIL 201398,704 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED20TH MARCH 201294,078 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Brakes Sticking Slightly.
PASSED20TH MARCH 201219TH MARCH 201394,078 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Brakes Sticking Slightly.
PASSED11TH MARCH 201110TH MARCH 201287,173 MI
FAILED11TH MARCH 201187,172 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Pedal Creeps Down While The Pedal Is Held Under Pressure (3.3.b.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 201017TH FEBRUARY 201180,685 MI
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 201080,685 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20084TH NOVEMBER 200973,045 MI
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 200873,045 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 200765,067 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20074TH OCTOBER 200865,067 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 200610TH SEPTEMBER 200757,339 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R4JSC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

R4JSC MOT Comments

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R4JSC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 117,205 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,042 miles

R4JSC FAQs

This Bmw 318 Is with registration R4JSC was manufactured on Wednesday 1st January 1997 so it is currently 30 years old. Its colour is RED and it has a 1.9 litre PETROL engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 117,205 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,042 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Bmw 318 Is beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R4JSC has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 318 Is has had 27 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 13 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 318 Is is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does R4JSC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 12th September 2026 R4JSC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R4JSC Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 12th September 2026 R4JSC does have Tax. Read more

When does R4JSC Tax expire?

The current Tax for R4JSC will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does R4JSC MOT expire?

The current MOT for R4JSC will expire in 11 months on Monday 2nd August 2027. Read more

When did R4JSC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R4JSC was on Monday 3rd August 2026 at 19:50. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R4JSC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for R4JSC we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has R4JSC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for R4JSC we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R4JSC?

R4JSC is registered as a 1997 Bmw 318 Is. Read more

How many miles has R4JSC done?

The odometer reading for R4JSC at the last MOT in August 2026 was 117,205 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,042 miles per year. Read more

How old is R4JSC?

The vehicle R4JSC was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 13th August 1997. Read more

What colour is R4JSC?

The official colour of R4JSC is recorded as RED. Read more

What engine does R4JSC have?

R4JSC has a 1.9 litre PETROL engine. Read more

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