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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S4 NLKMOT history

S4 NLK is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

S4 NLK grey 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 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,996 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 NLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 NLK was last recorded at 128,996 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 7,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,205 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,791 miles
Average per year
8,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,996 miles
  • 2025 – 121,205 miles
  • 2024 – 111,829 miles
  • 2023 – 98,977 miles
  • 2022 – 83,955 miles
  • 2021 – 63,890 miles
  • 2020 – 50,730 miles
  • 2019 – 46,098 miles
  • 2018 – 42,788 miles
  • 2017 – 38,842 miles
  • 2016 – 34,592 miles
  • 2015 – 19,313 miles
  • 2014 – 15,437 miles
  • 2013 – 13,252 miles
  • 2012 – 10,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,996 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust clamp loose - Flexi
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,996 miles (+7,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,996 miles
    Test number
    558824038513
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust clamp loose - Flexi
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass121,205 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,205 miles
    Test number
    880630993231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail120,881 miles (+9,052)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,881 miles
    Test number
    493771359639
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass111,829 miles (+121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,829 miles
    Test number
    730171223389
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail111,708 miles (+12,731)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,708 miles
    Test number
    803618777647
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass98,977 miles (+166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,977 miles
    Test number
    672925109096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail98,811 miles (+14,856)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,811 miles
    Test number
    769452098851
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass83,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,955 miles
    Test number
    810496086046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail83,952 miles (+20,062)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,952 miles
    Test number
    142689743240
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass63,890 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,890 miles
    Test number
    563365768407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail63,876 miles (+13,146)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,876 miles
    Test number
    622410182655
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2554017 rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass50,730 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,730 miles
    Test number
    200821886476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,098 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    46,098 miles
    Test number
    233809773697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,788 miles (+3,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,788 miles
    Test number
    783462867106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass38,842 miles (+4,250)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,842 miles
    Test number
    352748618800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,592 miles (+15,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,592 miles
    Test number
    489374949102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass19,313 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    19,313 miles
    Test number
    127970095190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail19,270 miles (+3,833)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,270 miles
    Test number
    209438285124
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread badly worn on inner edge
  19. Pass15,437 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    15,437 miles
    Test number
    866259184142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,252 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    13,252 miles
    Test number
    318418593145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    10,601 miles
    Test number
    949287672127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 NLK

Does S4 NLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 NLK is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 NLK?
The MOT on S4 NLK is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 NLK done?
S4 NLK was recorded at 128,996 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 8,438 miles a year.
Has S4 NLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 NLK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 NLK 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 NLK find?
S4 NLK passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust clamp loose - flexi; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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