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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

S3 VSHMOT history

S3 VSH is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
111,321 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VSH was last recorded at 111,321 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,421 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
900 miles
Average per year
4,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,321 miles
  • 2025 – 110,421 miles
  • 2024 – 109,306 miles
  • 2023 – 108,551 miles
  • 2021 – 102,298 miles
  • 2020 – 95,981 miles
  • 2019 – 91,064 miles
  • 2018 – 85,701 miles
  • 2017 – 79,881 miles
  • 2016 – 72,575 miles
  • 2015 – 66,151 miles
  • 2014 – 59,643 miles
  • 2013 – 57,679 miles
  • 2012 – 52,369 miles
  • 2011 – 44,159 miles
  • 2010 – 36,964 miles
  • 2009 – 29,313 miles
  • 2008 – 22,111 miles
  • 2007 – 17,884 miles
  • 2006 – 14,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,321 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear wishbone bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,321 miles (+900)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    111,321 miles
    Test number
    771251417702
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass110,421 miles (+1,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,421 miles
    Test number
    480119967870
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working more then half not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass109,306 miles (+755)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,306 miles
    Test number
    661576916423
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling on back of gearbox (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass108,551 miles (+6,253)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,551 miles
    Test number
    136820185017
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass102,298 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,298 miles
    Test number
    374163628059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,981 miles (+146)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,981 miles
    Test number
    393082111125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Fail95,835 miles (+4,771)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,835 miles
    Test number
    233177205509
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,064 miles (+197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,064 miles
    Test number
    225427706539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail90,867 miles (+5,166)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,867 miles
    Test number
    808305429230
    • DangerousVacume hose collapsed
    • MajorBrake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass85,701 miles (+5,820)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,701 miles
    Test number
    903556880718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass79,881 miles (+7,306)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,881 miles
    Test number
    806774097004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,575 miles (+6,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,575 miles
    Test number
    283413023163
    • 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)

  13. Pass66,151 miles (+6,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,151 miles
    Test number
    339556451252
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass59,643 miles (+1,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,643 miles
    Test number
    917560774204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass57,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    735585283299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,679 miles (+5,310)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    166084183294
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass52,369 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,369 miles
    Test number
    719097842225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,220 miles (+8,061)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,220 miles
    Test number
    589338632245
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing inner edge

  19. Pass44,159 miles (+7,195)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,159 miles
    Test number
    357242831243
    • NoteN/s/r roadwheel damaged
    • NoteRear tyres 3/3/2mm

  20. Pass36,964 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,964 miles
    Test number
    443853550298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn,would recommend replacing,at next pad change.

  21. Fail36,964 miles (+7,651)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,964 miles
    Test number
    271453450270
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn,would recommend replacing,at next pad change.

  22. Pass29,313 miles (+7,202)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,313 miles
    Test number
    340522659426
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  23. Pass22,111 miles (+4,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,111 miles
    Test number
    722010968203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,884 miles (+3,427)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,884 miles
    Test number
    691511457229
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the edges.

  25. Pass14,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,457 miles
    Test number
    752462756266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VSH

Does S3 VSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VSH is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VSH?
The MOT on S3 VSH is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 VSH done?
S3 VSH was recorded at 111,321 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 4,904 miles a year.
Has S3 VSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VSH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S3 VSH 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 VSH find?
S3 VSH passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: front prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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