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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

S3 UGXMOT history

S3 UGX is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 8 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 621,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
621,370 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
31,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 UGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 UGX was last recorded at 621,370 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2020: 621,371 miles, lower than 621,470 miles on 24 Feb 2020.
  • 31 Mar 2021: 621,370 miles, lower than 621,371 miles on 28 Feb 2020.

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
621,370 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
31,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 621,370 miles
  • 2025 – 621,370 miles
  • 2024 – 621,370 miles
  • 2022 – 621,370 miles
  • 2021 – 621,370 miles
  • 2020 – 621,371 miles
  • 2019 – 621,370 miles
  • 2017 – 98,267 miles
  • 2016 – 96,715 miles
  • 2015 – 94,415 miles
  • 2014 – 88,142 miles
  • 2013 – 81,545 miles
  • 2012 – 75,970 miles
  • 2010 – 65,470 miles
  • 2009 – 53,600 miles
  • 2008 – 41,900 miles
  • 2007 – 34,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass621,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass621,370 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    621,370 miles
    Test number
    329048883595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass621,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    621,370 miles
    Test number
    220604707844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass621,370 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    621,370 miles
    Test number
    527723618223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass621,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    621,370 miles
    Test number
    648544065958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass621,370 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    621,370 miles
    Test number
    672053728644
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components are corroded

  6. Fail621,370 miles (-1)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    621,370 miles
    Test number
    117167993145
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components are corroded

  7. Pass621,371 miles (-99)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    621,371 miles
    Test number
    616995377724
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail621,470 miles (+100)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    621,470 miles
    Test number
    800907136329
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass621,370 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    621,370 miles
    Test number
    484450136843
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded/pitted
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber sealing device deteriorated/cracking

  10. Fail621,370 miles (+523,103)4 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    621,370 miles
    Test number
    218433691216
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged caused by deterioration (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged caused by deterioration (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged caused by deterioration (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged caused by deterioration (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded/pitted
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber sealing device deteriorated/cracking

  11. Pass98,267 miles (+1,552)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,267 miles
    Test number
    546735056506
    • AdvisoryALL tyre valves deteriorated/splitting
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass96,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,715 miles
    Test number
    661469974118
    • AdvisorySlight blow at front down pipe joint

  13. Fail96,715 miles (+2,300)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,715 miles
    Test number
    975910246849
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight blow at front down pipe joint

  14. Pass94,415 miles (+6,273)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,415 miles
    Test number
    345846165138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,142 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    847567354115
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass88,142 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    877247654150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,545 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,545 miles
    Test number
    238700873194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  18. Fail81,509 miles (+5,539)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,509 miles
    Test number
    885857753165
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted

  19. Pass75,970 miles (+10,500)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,970 miles
    Test number
    228147912109
    • DangerousDsc warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass65,470 miles (+1)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,470 miles
    Test number
    951175780296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail65,469 miles (+11,869)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,469 miles
    Test number
    321544280463
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass53,600 miles (+11,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,600 miles
    Test number
    693452799219
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass41,900 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,900 miles
    Test number
    741617898267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    34,783 miles
    Test number
    793129137347
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 UGX

Does S3 UGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 UGX is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 UGX?
The MOT on S3 UGX is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 UGX done?
S3 UGX was recorded at 621,370 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 31,046 miles a year.
Has S3 UGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 UGX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 UGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 UGX find?
S3 UGX passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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