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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S4 BEWMOT history

S4 BEW is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 101,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

S4 BEW blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,202 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 BEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 BEW was last recorded at 101,202 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 10,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,121 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,081 miles
Average per year
8,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,202 miles
  • 2025 – 91,121 miles
  • 2024 – 82,298 miles
  • 2023 – 75,302 miles
  • 2022 – 65,992 miles
  • 2021 – 57,113 miles
  • 2020 – 48,477 miles
  • 2019 – 39,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,202 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff output seal light misting of oil (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,202 miles (+10,081)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,202 miles
    Test number
    684784855337
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff output seal light misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass91,121 miles (+8,823)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,121 miles
    Test number
    548662742321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,298 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,298 miles
    Test number
    206662731212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,256 miles (+6,954)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,256 miles
    Test number
    779031295245
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass75,302 miles (+9,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,302 miles
    Test number
    301588427114
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down.
  6. Pass65,992 miles (+8,879)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    501947590538
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive o/s diff to driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass57,113 miles (+8,636)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,113 miles
    Test number
    267195599579
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm worn thin outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass48,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,477 miles
    Test number
    301868307569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail48,477 miles (+8,664)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,477 miles
    Test number
    230297880254
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass39,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,813 miles
    Test number
    990821016352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail39,813 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,813 miles
    Test number
    545008812717
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about S4 BEW

Does S4 BEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 BEW is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 BEW?
The MOT on S4 BEW is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 BEW done?
S4 BEW was recorded at 101,202 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 8,790 miles a year.
Has S4 BEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 BEW has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S4 BEW 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 S4 BEW find?
S4 BEW passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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