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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S4 NVGMOT history

S4 NVG is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 166,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

S4 NVG red 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 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
166,209 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 NVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 NVG was last recorded at 166,209 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 3,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,063 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,146 miles
Average per year
11,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,209 miles
  • 2025 – 163,063 miles
  • 2024 – 159,354 miles
  • 2023 – 157,074 miles
  • 2022 – 152,293 miles
  • 2021 – 139,565 miles
  • 2020 – 128,499 miles
  • 2019 – 110,039 miles
  • 2018 – 91,291 miles
  • 2017 – 65,097 miles
  • 2016 – 44,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,209 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front position lamp not working intermittently

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    166,209 miles
    Test number
    831340076178
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail166,204 miles (+3,141)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,204 miles
    Test number
    608285186965
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass163,063 miles (+3,709)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,063 miles
    Test number
    268628367213
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner/outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass159,354 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    159,354 miles
    Test number
    158960630679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp not working intermittently

  5. Fail159,354 miles (+2,280)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,354 miles
    Test number
    655680768887
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp not working intermittently

  6. Pass157,074 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,074 miles
    Test number
    594993712887
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer + sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre + sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted + scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail157,074 miles (+4,781)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,074 miles
    Test number
    856179563994
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer + sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre + sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted + scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass152,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    152,293 miles
    Test number
    867202527245
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays restricting views

  9. Fail152,293 miles (+12,728)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,293 miles
    Test number
    345847451409
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays restricting views

  10. Pass139,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,565 miles
    Test number
    240976221784
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder shields and engine shields fitted limiting view on some components

  11. Fail139,565 miles (+11,066)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,565 miles
    Test number
    867867790510
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder shields and engine shields fitted limiting view on some components

  12. Pass128,499 miles (+18,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,499 miles
    Test number
    206107220011
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with engine shields and under shields limiting view on some components

  13. Pass110,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,039 miles
    Test number
    715148224390
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with engine shields limiting view on some components
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

  14. Fail110,038 miles (+18,747)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,038 miles
    Test number
    554869487084
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with engine shields limiting view on some components
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

  15. Pass91,291 miles (+26,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,291 miles
    Test number
    978945562632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass65,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,097 miles
    Test number
    224980419076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light loose

  17. Fail65,097 miles (+20,358)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,097 miles
    Test number
    904597004266
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light loose

  18. Pass44,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,739 miles
    Test number
    854889840718
    • AdvisoryFront front wipers smearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S4 NVG

Does S4 NVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 NVG is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 NVG?
The MOT on S4 NVG is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 NVG done?
S4 NVG was recorded at 166,209 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 11,509 miles a year.
Has S4 NVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 NVG has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 NVG 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 NVG find?
S4 NVG passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: central front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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