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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

S3 DTUMOT history

S3 DTU is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
103,425 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 DTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 DTU was last recorded at 103,425 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 1,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,236 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,189 miles
Average per year
5,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,425 miles
  • 2022 – 102,236 miles
  • 2021 – 102,184 miles
  • 2020 – 100,577 miles
  • 2019 – 97,770 miles
  • 2018 – 93,451 miles
  • 2017 – 88,145 miles
  • 2016 – 83,027 miles
  • 2015 – 76,317 miles
  • 2014 – 70,710 miles
  • 2013 – 64,917 miles
  • 2012 – 58,667 miles
  • 2011 – 49,504 miles
  • 2010 – 35,644 miles
  • 2009 – 29,888 miles
  • 2008 – 27,600 miles
  • 2007 – 18,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front interior door card looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear part

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    280183196705
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front interior door card loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    787313588082
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached coilover insecure,exessive play (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front interior door card loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear spoiler loose but not likely to fall off

  3. Pass103,425 miles (+1,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,425 miles
    Test number
    842951670378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass102,236 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,236 miles
    Test number
    218441353436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail102,184 miles (+1,607)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,184 miles
    Test number
    190031459071
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door checkstrap not connected

  6. Pass100,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,577 miles
    Test number
    445919060170
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail100,577 miles (+2,807)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,577 miles
    Test number
    282233367682
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,770 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,770 miles
    Test number
    157312101793
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear part (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail97,766 miles (+4,315)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,766 miles
    Test number
    254611774463
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear part (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass93,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,451 miles
    Test number
    567286620776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail93,451 miles (+5,306)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,451 miles
    Test number
    491042105129
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush and arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass88,145 miles (+5,118)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,145 miles
    Test number
    865017453546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,027 miles (+6,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,027 miles
    Test number
    662420746722
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass76,317 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,317 miles
    Test number
    367514595102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,710 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,710 miles
    Test number
    225016494139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,917 miles
    Test number
    426021913284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,917 miles (+6,250)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,917 miles
    Test number
    869191413219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass58,667 miles (+9,163)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,667 miles
    Test number
    206482932163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,504 miles
    Test number
    316057221003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,504 miles (+13,860)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,504 miles
    Test number
    128417321094
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass35,644 miles (+5,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,644 miles
    Test number
    253285000047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,888 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,888 miles
    Test number
    770959129067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,600 miles (+9,249)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,600 miles
    Test number
    241421398202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,351 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,351 miles
    Test number
    990349347219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,345 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,345 miles
    Test number
    572099627287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,975 miles
    Test number
    354650317150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 DTU

Does S3 DTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 DTU is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 DTU?
The MOT on S3 DTU is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 DTU done?
S3 DTU was recorded at 103,425 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 5,193 miles a year.
Has S3 DTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 DTU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 DTU 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 DTU find?
S3 DTU passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front nail in tyre; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall, and 3 more.

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