BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S4 DTJMOT history
S4 DTJ is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 77,982 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 77,982 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,784 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S4 DTJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S4 DTJ was last recorded at 77,982 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,703 miles · 10 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 279 miles
- Average per year
- 1,784 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,982 miles
- 2025 – 77,703 miles
- 2024 – 76,872 miles
- 2023 – 76,438 miles
- 2022 – 76,384 miles
- 2021 – 76,336 miles
- 2020 – 76,193 miles
- 2019 – 75,800 miles
- 2018 – 74,933 miles
- 2017 – 74,529 miles
- 2016 – 72,889 miles
- 2015 – 71,368 miles
- 2014 – 70,201 miles
- 2013 – 67,819 miles
- 2012 – 65,393 miles
- 2011 – 62,161 miles
- 2010 – 59,007 miles
- 2009 – 55,086 miles
- 2008 – 51,354 miles
- 2007 – 46,546 miles
- 2006 – 41,418 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,982 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious front suspension components corroded not weakened
- AdvisoryVarious rear suspension components corroded not weakened
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, 2019–2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox bracket
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,982 miles (+279)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 77,982 miles
- Test number
- 850908335328
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious front suspension components corroded not weakened
- AdvisoryVarious rear suspension components corroded not weakened
Pass77,703 miles (+831)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 77,703 miles
- Test number
- 745623431533
- AdvisoryFront Various front suspension components corroded not weakened
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Various rear suspension components corroded not weakened
Pass76,872 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 76,872 miles
- Test number
- 605377125956
- AdvisoryFront and Rear suspension components corroded not weakened
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail76,872 miles (+434)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,872 miles
- Test number
- 795539579197
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront and Rear suspension components corroded not weakened
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass76,438 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 76,438 miles
- Test number
- 945189699536
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective gearbox bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail76,438 miles (+54)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,438 miles
- Test number
- 950425628997
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective gearbox bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass76,384 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 76,384 miles
- Test number
- 430948115203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,384 miles (+48)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,384 miles
- Test number
- 764930093117
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass76,336 miles (+51)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 76,336 miles
- Test number
- 632723508053
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail76,285 miles (+92)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,285 miles
- Test number
- 496961181313
- MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass76,193 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 76,193 miles
- Test number
- 109995498752
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail76,193 miles (+393)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,193 miles
- Test number
- 143988763357
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,800 miles (+193)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 75,800 miles
- Test number
- 217749854304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,607 miles (+674)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 75,607 miles
- Test number
- 554651210728
- AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to some suspension and steering parts and sill joints
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,933 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 74,933 miles
- Test number
- 266161718943
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake in need of adjustment
Fail74,922 miles (+393)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,922 miles
- Test number
- 798595276297
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake in need of adjustment
Pass74,529 miles (+1,640)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 74,529 miles
- Test number
- 141955066865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,889 miles (+1,521)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 72,889 miles
- Test number
- 696094734057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,368 miles (+1,167)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 71,368 miles
- Test number
- 876710745179
- NoteFront and rear metal brake pipes corroded
Pass70,201 miles (+2,382)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 70,201 miles
- Test number
- 706093254105
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass67,819 miles (+2,426)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2014
- Odometer
- 67,819 miles
- Test number
- 528250843151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,393 miles (+3,232)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 65,393 miles
- Test number
- 515573022194
- NoteSTRONG ADVISE - Rear metal brake pipes corroded
- NoteSlight play in offside front steering arm
Pass62,161 miles (+3,154)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2012
- Odometer
- 62,161 miles
- Test number
- 225075641404
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCut in o/s/f tyre side wall but not down to ply cords
Pass59,007 miles (+3,921)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2011
- Odometer
- 59,007 miles
- Test number
- 283421030403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,086 miles (+3,732)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2010
- Odometer
- 55,086 miles
- Test number
- 222072839164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,354 miles (+4,808)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2009
- Odometer
- 51,354 miles
- Test number
- 860963038186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,546 miles (+5,128)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 46,546 miles
- Test number
- 560884217140
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteO/s/f inner steering rack joint worn excessive.
Pass41,418 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 41,418 miles
- Test number
- 554337616109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S4 DTJ
- Does S4 DTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 DTJ is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S4 DTJ?
- The MOT on S4 DTJ is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S4 DTJ done?
- S4 DTJ was recorded at 77,982 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 1,784 miles a year.
- Has S4 DTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S4 DTJ has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on S4 DTJ 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 DTJ find?
- S4 DTJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush, and 3 more.
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