
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,200 cc
S4 PODMOT history
S4 POD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 223,377 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 223,377 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,496 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S4 POD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 30 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S4 POD was last recorded at 223,377 miles on 5 Sept 2024, 548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 222,829 miles · 30 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 548 miles
- Average per year
- 9,496 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 223,377 miles
- 2023 – 222,829 miles
- 2022 – 222,075 miles
- 2021 – 220,964 miles
- 2020 – 214,023 miles
- 2019 – 204,539 miles
- 2018 – 196,977 miles
- 2017 – 187,670 miles
- 2016 – 180,275 miles
- 2015 – 173,943 miles
- 2014 – 169,007 miles
- 2013 – 164,664 miles
- 2012 – 144,317 miles
- 2011 – 122,350 miles
- 2010 – 98,877 miles
- 2009 – 82,789 miles
- 2008 – 62,344 miles
- 2007 – 57,146 miles
- 2006 – 47,215 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Floor areas corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass223,377 miles (+548)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 223,377 miles
- Test number
- 384599136792
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Floor areas corroded
Pass222,829 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 222,829 miles
- Test number
- 853770920463
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Floor areas corroded
Fail222,827 miles (+752)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,827 miles
- Test number
- 961338423182
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Floor areas corroded
Pass222,075 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 222,075 miles
- Test number
- 241413795556
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lense damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Fail222,070 miles (+1,106)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,070 miles
- Test number
- 835916760032
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lense damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Pass220,964 miles (+6,941)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 220,964 miles
- Test number
- 112649052967
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Pass214,023 miles (+320)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 214,023 miles
- Test number
- 524316379013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail213,703 miles (+9,164)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,703 miles
- Test number
- 898927355345
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to core's on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass204,539 miles (+7,562)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 204,539 miles
- Test number
- 945854168303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,977 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 196,977 miles
- Test number
- 160817439616
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail196,977 miles (+9,307)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,977 miles
- Test number
- 913993172174
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass187,670 miles (+7,395)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 187,670 miles
- Test number
- 815775546585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,275 miles (+6,332)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 180,275 miles
- Test number
- 773963167980
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass173,943 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 173,943 miles
- Test number
- 559774335121
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail173,943 miles (+4,936)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,943 miles
- Test number
- 619133335176
- FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass169,007 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 169,007 miles
- Test number
- 127988824111
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail169,005 miles (+4,341)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,005 miles
- Test number
- 196757524190
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail164,664 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,664 miles
- Test number
- 716948023178
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass164,664 miles (+20,347)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 164,664 miles
- Test number
- 766748523190
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass144,317 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 144,317 miles
- Test number
- 276748802192
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail144,315 miles (+21,965)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,315 miles
- Test number
- 405027802114
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail122,350 miles4 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,350 miles
- Test number
- 109128511116
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass122,350 miles (+23,473)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 122,350 miles
- Test number
- 456758711101
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass98,877 miles (+16,088)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 98,877 miles
- Test number
- 503337110128
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,789 miles (+20,445)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 82,789 miles
- Test number
- 602758219112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,344 miles (+5,198)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 62,344 miles
- Test number
- 774611428196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,146 miles (+9,931)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 57,146 miles
- Test number
- 214010507161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 47,215 miles
- Test number
- 763557846001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S4 POD
- Does S4 POD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S4 POD expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S4 POD?
- The MOT on S4 POD expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S4 POD done?
- S4 POD was recorded at 223,377 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2024, an average of 9,496 miles a year.
- Has S4 POD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S4 POD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on S4 POD 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 POD find?
- S4 POD passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake fluid close to minimum mark; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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