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BMW M3

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

S4 ETLMOT history

S4 ETL is a red petrol BMW M3 first used on 25 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

S4 ETL red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,033 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 ETL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 ETL was last recorded at 102,033 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,429 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
604 miles
Average per year
3,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,033 miles
  • 2025 – 101,429 miles
  • 2024 – 100,017 miles
  • 2023 – 98,645 miles
  • 2022 – 98,432 miles
  • 2020 – 97,744 miles
  • 2019 – 96,185 miles
  • 2018 – 94,934 miles
  • 2016 – 91,218 miles
  • 2015 – 82,046 miles
  • 2014 – 73,631 miles
  • 2013 – 63,674 miles
  • 2010 – 57,687 miles
  • 2009 – 54,376 miles
  • 2008 – 46,668 miles
  • 2007 – 40,136 miles
  • 2006 – 30,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,033 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front tyre has a split in outer sidewall, but not exposing cord

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Lower rose joint slightly play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,033 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,033 miles
    Test number
    396078949687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,429 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    101,429 miles
    Test number
    664517574498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,017 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,017 miles
    Test number
    386371591027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,645 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,645 miles
    Test number
    555869519944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,432 miles
    Test number
    679549719388
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail98,432 miles (+688)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,432 miles
    Test number
    851490508305
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass97,744 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,744 miles
    Test number
    400944118054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,185 miles (+1,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,185 miles
    Test number
    454556165175
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass94,934 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,934 miles
    Test number
    691686067030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a split in outer sidewall, but not exposing cord
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower rose joint slightly play
  10. Fail94,927 miles (+3,709)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,927 miles
    Test number
    321759793279
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad MIL on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a split in outer sidewall, but not exposing cord
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower rose joint slightly play
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  11. Pass91,218 miles (+9,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,218 miles
    Test number
    588875278967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
  12. Pass82,046 miles (+8,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,046 miles
    Test number
    715211905223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass73,631 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,631 miles
    Test number
    755529594157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,607 miles (+9,933)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,607 miles
    Test number
    209127694116
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  15. Pass63,674 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,674 miles
    Test number
    248694303205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,671 miles (+5,984)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,671 miles
    Test number
    806143003285
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass57,687 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    713078350398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,376 miles (+7,708)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,376 miles
    Test number
    964079009318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,668 miles
    Test number
    180193618250
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  20. Fail46,668 miles (+6,532)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,668 miles
    Test number
    381042918237
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise both front wheel bearings sound slightly rough and can feel vibration through suspension spring when spinning the wheels
  21. Pass40,136 miles (+9,929)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,136 miles
    Test number
    343578907288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,207 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,207 miles
    Test number
    302888706284
    • NoteCrack in top N/S of windscreen, not in swept area.

Questions about S4 ETL

Does S4 ETL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 ETL is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 ETL?
The MOT on S4 ETL is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 ETL done?
S4 ETL was recorded at 102,033 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,640 miles a year.
Has S4 ETL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 ETL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S4 ETL 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 ETL find?
S4 ETL passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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