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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 2,996 cc

S3 ABCMOT history

S3 ABC is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 9 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 62,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

S3 ABC silver BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
62,062 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 ABC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 ABC was last recorded at 62,062 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,759 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,303 miles
Average per year
3,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,062 miles
  • 2024 – 60,759 miles
  • 2023 – 58,575 miles
  • 2022 – 57,535 miles
  • 2021 – 56,633 miles
  • 2020 – 55,721 miles
  • 2019 – 54,310 miles
  • 2018 – 51,978 miles
  • 2017 – 49,444 miles
  • 2016 – 47,078 miles
  • 2015 – 40,371 miles
  • 2014 – 32,798 miles
  • 2013 – 20,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,062 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    622178585046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail62,062 miles (+1,303)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    209062328206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass60,759 miles (+2,184)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,759 miles
    Test number
    262510439882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass58,575 miles (+1,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,575 miles
    Test number
    769131621666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has started to rupture and oil has left the hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass57,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,535 miles
    Test number
    888719552940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,535 miles (+902)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,535 miles
    Test number
    800860321879
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass56,633 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,633 miles
    Test number
    958240336808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail56,632 miles (+911)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,632 miles
    Test number
    186682586826
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass55,721 miles (+1,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,721 miles
    Test number
    205091163795
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass54,310 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,310 miles
    Test number
    683219312775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,978 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,978 miles
    Test number
    918229852660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,444 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,444 miles
    Test number
    584918142044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,078 miles (+6,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,078 miles
    Test number
    839169809984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass40,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,371 miles
    Test number
    340367493483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail40,371 miles (+7,573)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,371 miles
    Test number
    450272682057
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass32,798 miles (+11,946)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,798 miles
    Test number
    726729724318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    20,852 miles
    Test number
    658536513336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,852 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,852 miles
    Test number
    239836613399
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about S3 ABC

Does S3 ABC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 ABC is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 ABC?
The MOT on S3 ABC is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 ABC done?
S3 ABC was recorded at 62,062 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,428 miles a year.
Has S3 ABC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 ABC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 ABC 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 S3 ABC find?
S3 ABC passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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