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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

S4 PDFMOT history

S4 PDF is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2023.

S4 PDF green 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 25 May 2024
Mileage
155,745 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 PDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2024
Latest MOT test
26 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 PDF was last recorded at 155,745 miles on 26 May 2023, 2,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,043 miles · 24 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,702 miles
Average per year
7,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,745 miles
  • 2022 – 153,043 miles
  • 2018 – 148,797 miles
  • 2017 – 142,570 miles
  • 2016 – 135,504 miles
  • 2015 – 129,112 miles
  • 2014 – 123,874 miles
  • 2013 – 113,580 miles
  • 2012 – 104,836 miles
  • 2011 – 95,203 miles
  • 2010 – 81,977 miles
  • 2009 – 67,456 miles
  • 2008 – 53,670 miles
  • 2007 – 40,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,745 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front subframe slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • ENGINE COVER FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured BOTH (1.1.A.3e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • SILL COVERS FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,745 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    155,745 miles
    Test number
    311607799249
    • AdvisoryCentral Front subframe slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail155,745 miles (+2,702)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,745 miles
    Test number
    980434324511
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front subframe slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass153,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,043 miles
    Test number
    804316540577
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail153,042 miles (+4,245)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,042 miles
    Test number
    508828692105
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass148,797 miles (+6,227)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    148,797 miles
    Test number
    293254111714
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass142,570 miles (+7,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    142,570 miles
    Test number
    387522713981
    • AdvisoryENGINE AND SILL COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryHEEL BOARD IS RUSTED
    • AdvisoryNO EMISSIONS DETECTED
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

  7. Pass135,504 miles (+42)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,504 miles
    Test number
    237054344848
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear heat sheald loose
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  8. Fail135,462 miles (+6,350)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,462 miles
    Test number
    317349407138
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake binding after application

  9. Pass129,112 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    129,112 miles
    Test number
    946797385639
    • AdvisoryBULB FAIL WARNING LAMP ON BUT ALL APPEAR TO BE WORKING
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly discoloured BOTH (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED

  10. Fail129,111 miles (+5,237)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,111 miles
    Test number
    375259160936
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly discoloured BOTH (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED

  11. Fail123,874 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,874 miles
    Test number
    158901204390
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  12. Pass123,874 miles (+10,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    123,874 miles
    Test number
    627171404336
    • 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)

  13. Pass113,580 miles (+8,744)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,580 miles
    Test number
    125891103387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,836 miles (+9,633)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,836 miles
    Test number
    766957402370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass95,203 miles (+13,226)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,203 miles
    Test number
    786100071299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,977 miles (+14,521)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    81,977 miles
    Test number
    740303960271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,456 miles (+13,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    411344169265
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass53,670 miles (+13,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,670 miles
    Test number
    374019968492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass40,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,328 miles
    Test number
    294240377275
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S4 PDF

Does S4 PDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 PDF expired on 25 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 PDF?
The MOT on S4 PDF expired on 25 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 PDF done?
S4 PDF was recorded at 155,745 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2023, an average of 7,370 miles a year.
Has S4 PDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 PDF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S4 PDF 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 PDF find?
S4 PDF passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2023 with 3 advisories: central front subframe slightly damaged; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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