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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

S4 LTSMOT history

S4 LTS is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

S4 LTS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,358 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 LTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 LTS was last recorded at 69,358 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,364 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
994 miles
Average per year
2,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,358 miles
  • 2025 – 68,364 miles
  • 2024 – 65,663 miles
  • 2023 – 63,754 miles
  • 2022 – 62,196 miles
  • 2021 – 60,478 miles
  • 2020 – 58,587 miles
  • 2019 – 56,012 miles
  • 2018 – 52,186 miles
  • 2017 – 45,575 miles
  • 2016 – 43,425 miles
  • 2015 – 40,495 miles
  • 2014 – 36,275 miles
  • 2013 – 32,359 miles
  • 2012 – 31,120 miles
  • 2011 – 28,914 miles
  • 2010 – 27,063 miles
  • 2009 – 25,629 miles
  • 2008 – 24,156 miles
  • 2007 – 22,364 miles
  • 2006 – 20,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,358 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,358 miles (+994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,358 miles
    Test number
    975028364864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass68,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,364 miles
    Test number
    110715893214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,364 miles (+2,701)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,364 miles
    Test number
    327269712977
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread starting to get low low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and very worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass65,663 miles (+1,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,663 miles
    Test number
    153589178155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass63,754 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,754 miles
    Test number
    164829035697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,196 miles (+1,718)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,196 miles
    Test number
    395252026987
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass60,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,478 miles
    Test number
    752216678868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail60,478 miles (+1,891)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,478 miles
    Test number
    281860510487
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,587 miles (+2,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,587 miles
    Test number
    684884509633
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass56,012 miles (+3,826)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,012 miles
    Test number
    304078347590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in offside head light
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking oil

  11. Pass52,186 miles (+6,611)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,186 miles
    Test number
    492221263049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

  12. Pass45,575 miles (+2,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,575 miles
    Test number
    513888926286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit minimum (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass43,425 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,425 miles
    Test number
    711727679140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,495 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,495 miles
    Test number
    876435305056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,275 miles
    Test number
    428848004099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,275 miles (+3,916)1 failure4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,275 miles
    Test number
    895367004079
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass32,359 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,359 miles
    Test number
    335064913035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,120 miles (+2,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,120 miles
    Test number
    117972712007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,914 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,914 miles
    Test number
    308927001022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,063 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,063 miles
    Test number
    214546300047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,629 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,629 miles
    Test number
    374167309082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,156 miles (+1,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,156 miles
    Test number
    470384318055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,364 miles (+1,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,364 miles
    Test number
    844057317050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass20,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,670 miles
    Test number
    713322616089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 LTS

Does S4 LTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 LTS is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 LTS?
The MOT on S4 LTS is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 LTS done?
S4 LTS was recorded at 69,358 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,435 miles a year.
Has S4 LTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 LTS has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 LTS 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 LTS find?
S4 LTS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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