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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

S4 JBYMOT history

S4 JBY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

S4 JBY grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,262 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 JBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 JBY was last recorded at 94,262 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,608 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
654 miles
Average per year
3,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,262 miles
  • 2024 – 93,608 miles
  • 2023 – 90,265 miles
  • 2022 – 89,447 miles
  • 2020 – 87,675 miles
  • 2019 – 85,889 miles
  • 2018 – 84,293 miles
  • 2017 – 82,878 miles
  • 2016 – 80,818 miles
  • 2015 – 79,368 miles
  • 2014 – 78,050 miles
  • 2013 – 75,175 miles
  • 2012 – 69,379 miles
  • 2011 – 63,136 miles
  • 2010 – 57,615 miles
  • 2009 – 51,548 miles
  • 2008 – 45,724 miles
  • 2007 – 38,149 miles
  • 2006 – 29,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,262 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySome brake pipes corroded

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,262 miles (+654)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,262 miles
    Test number
    710031339377
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome brake pipes corroded

  2. Pass93,608 miles (+3,343)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,608 miles
    Test number
    852076045658
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,265 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,265 miles
    Test number
    513408351752
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail90,260 miles (+813)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,260 miles
    Test number
    516360815069
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass89,447 miles (+1,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,447 miles
    Test number
    816084120026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass87,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,675 miles
    Test number
    359648420432
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail87,675 miles (+1,786)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,675 miles
    Test number
    516673266154
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,889 miles (+1,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    85,889 miles
    Test number
    859945029067
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,293 miles (+1,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,293 miles
    Test number
    581907424060
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,878 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,878 miles
    Test number
    699884961998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,818 miles (+1,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,818 miles
    Test number
    320690821715
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass79,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    819160885118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,368 miles (+1,318)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    668910185149
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteBoth front outer tyre walls damaged

  14. Pass78,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,050 miles
    Test number
    647750894264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,048 miles (+2,873)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,048 miles
    Test number
    376240194468
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  16. Pass75,175 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    305787343497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,379 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,379 miles
    Test number
    146490132260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,136 miles
    Test number
    445914541281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,136 miles (+5,521)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,136 miles
    Test number
    419764441222
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,615 miles
    Test number
    691266140214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,615 miles (+6,067)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,615 miles
    Test number
    374756440239
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass51,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,548 miles
    Test number
    204359439290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,548 miles (+5,824)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,548 miles
    Test number
    412129239227
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass45,724 miles (+7,575)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,724 miles
    Test number
    491149148234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,149 miles (+8,849)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,149 miles
    Test number
    390558347268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,300 miles
    Test number
    212064846238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 JBY

Does S4 JBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 JBY is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S4 JBY?
The MOT on S4 JBY is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 JBY done?
S4 JBY was recorded at 94,262 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,385 miles a year.
Has S4 JBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 JBY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S4 JBY 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 JBY find?
S4 JBY passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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