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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.

S4 POD silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass223,377 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass204,539 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    204,539 miles
    Test number
    945854168303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass187,670 miles (+7,395)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    187,670 miles
    Test number
    815775546585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. Pass82,789 miles (+20,445)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    82,789 miles
    Test number
    602758219112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,344 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,344 miles
    Test number
    774611428196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,146 miles (+9,931)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,146 miles
    Test number
    214010507161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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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