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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S4 NKNMOT history

S4 NKN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2022.

S4 NKN silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
133,279 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 NKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 NKN was last recorded at 133,279 miles on 2 Mar 2022, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,230 miles · 4 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
5,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,279 miles
  • 2021 – 133,230 miles
  • 2019 – 129,484 miles
  • 2018 – 121,995 miles
  • 2017 – 113,401 miles
  • 2016 – 103,140 miles
  • 2015 – 95,914 miles
  • 2014 – 90,563 miles
  • 2013 – 84,949 miles
  • 2012 – 80,435 miles
  • 2011 – 74,888 miles
  • 2010 – 68,764 miles
  • 2009 – 60,930 miles
  • 2007 – 54,861 miles
  • 2006 – 46,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,279 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s/ r brake pad warning wire broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,279 miles
    Test number
    179495394430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,275 miles (+45)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,275 miles
    Test number
    145950980663
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass133,230 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,230 miles
    Test number
    630742448051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,484 miles (+7,489)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    129,484 miles
    Test number
    179173122463
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front n/s front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r tyre wrong size
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s/f wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r tyre wrong size
  5. Pass121,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,995 miles
    Test number
    548802029853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing badly corroded
  6. Fail121,995 miles (+8,594)2 dangerous3 major3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,995 miles
    Test number
    205795200697
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running over fuel tank to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb refitted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing badly corroded
  7. Pass113,401 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,401 miles
    Test number
    195631420164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Fail113,364 miles (+10,224)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,364 miles
    Test number
    849768439413
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass103,140 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,140 miles
    Test number
    380038814083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/ r brake pad warning wire broken
  10. Fail103,120 miles (+7,206)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,120 miles
    Test number
    554114029214
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/ r brake pad warning wire broken
  11. Pass95,914 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,914 miles
    Test number
    875593145179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail95,909 miles (+5,346)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,909 miles
    Test number
    675652345199
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass90,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,563 miles
    Test number
    907971044140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,563 miles (+5,614)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,563 miles
    Test number
    668280144148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass84,949 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,949 miles
    Test number
    348928423131
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking between treads
    • NoteCut in nsf tyre sidewall
  16. Fail84,944 miles (+4,509)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,944 miles
    Test number
    949600223106
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking between treads
    • NoteCut in nsf tyre sidewall
  17. Pass80,435 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    175710392063
    • NoteTyre wall damage N/S front
  18. Fail80,435 miles (+5,547)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    899110292063
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteTyre wall damage N/S front
  19. Fail74,888 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,888 miles
    Test number
    266252661042
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  20. Pass74,888 miles (+6,124)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,888 miles
    Test number
    887442861075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,764 miles (+7,834)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,764 miles
    Test number
    101710360009
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing ring slightly perished
  22. Pass60,930 miles (+6,069)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,930 miles
    Test number
    814843019048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  23. Pass54,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,861 miles
    Test number
    174024627382
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  24. Fail54,861 miles (+8,441)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,861 miles
    Test number
    604134027397
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  25. Pass46,420 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,420 miles
    Test number
    712674966105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,969 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,969 miles
    Test number
    664478356197
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S4 NKN

Does S4 NKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 NKN expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 NKN?
The MOT on S4 NKN expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 NKN done?
S4 NKN was recorded at 133,279 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2022, an average of 5,549 miles a year.
Has S4 NKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 NKN has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S4 NKN 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 NKN find?
S4 NKN passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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