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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

S4 JVBMOT history

S4 JVB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

S4 JVB blue 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 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,090 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 JVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 JVB was last recorded at 85,090 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 2,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,062 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,028 miles
Average per year
3,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,090 miles
  • 2025 – 83,062 miles
  • 2023 – 82,105 miles
  • 2022 – 78,831 miles
  • 2021 – 75,593 miles
  • 2020 – 73,119 miles
  • 2019 – 69,324 miles
  • 2018 – 65,159 miles
  • 2017 – 60,548 miles
  • 2016 – 57,880 miles
  • 2015 – 54,031 miles
  • 2014 – 52,410 miles
  • 2013 – 49,721 miles
  • 2012 – 46,752 miles
  • 2011 – 44,121 miles
  • 2010 – 39,716 miles
  • 2009 – 36,116 miles
  • 2008 – 32,898 miles
  • 2007 – 27,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,090 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Fuel cap seal is perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,090 miles (+2,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,090 miles
    Test number
    917013851209
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,062 miles (+957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,062 miles
    Test number
    605637779707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,105 miles (+3,274)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,105 miles
    Test number
    894175326049
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass78,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,831 miles
    Test number
    251571713792
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail78,831 miles (+3,238)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,831 miles
    Test number
    711193650205
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,593 miles (+2,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,593 miles
    Test number
    302130567304
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass73,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    913580108382
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail73,119 miles (+3,795)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    594044754415
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,324 miles (+4,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,324 miles
    Test number
    552847055014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,159 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    646849603420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SUSPECT INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail65,159 miles (+4,611)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    544205044576
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps FLASHING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SUSPECT INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass60,548 miles (+2,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,548 miles
    Test number
    963296816835
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and outer sill covers fitted

  13. Pass57,880 miles (+115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,880 miles
    Test number
    622563547952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perishing

  14. Fail57,765 miles (+3,734)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,765 miles
    Test number
    168521593923
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush reaction bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perishing

  15. Pass54,031 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,031 miles
    Test number
    639383365170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,410 miles (+2,689)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,410 miles
    Test number
    588598164161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFuel cap seal is perishing

  17. Pass49,721 miles (+2,969)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,721 miles
    Test number
    268565163161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel cap seal is perishing

  18. Pass46,752 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,752 miles
    Test number
    977311772176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,121 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,121 miles
    Test number
    877433971119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,716 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,716 miles
    Test number
    993722370109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,116 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,116 miles
    Test number
    271387479190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,114 miles (+3,216)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,114 miles
    Test number
    214126979427
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass32,898 miles (+5,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,898 miles
    Test number
    960700778163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass27,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,746 miles
    Test number
    340258777191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 JVB

Does S4 JVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 JVB is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 JVB?
The MOT on S4 JVB is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 JVB done?
S4 JVB was recorded at 85,090 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 3,077 miles a year.
Has S4 JVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 JVB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S4 JVB 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 JVB find?
S4 JVB passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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