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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

S4 TACMOT history

S4 TAC is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2021.

S4 TAC green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2022
Mileage
121,609 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 TAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 TAC was last recorded at 121,609 miles on 23 Nov 2021, 18,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,423 miles · 26 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
18,186 miles
Average per year
6,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 121,609 miles
  • 2020 – 103,423 miles
  • 2019 – 99,197 miles
  • 2018 – 88,117 miles
  • 2017 – 78,374 miles
  • 2016 – 73,802 miles
  • 2015 – 68,429 miles
  • 2014 – 62,419 miles
  • 2013 – 61,618 miles
  • 2012 – 37,936 miles
  • 2011 – 34,812 miles
  • 2010 – 31,984 miles
  • 2009 – 27,559 miles
  • 2008 – 24,626 miles
  • 2007 – 20,549 miles
  • 2006 – 15,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,609 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under-tray's fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,609 miles (+18,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,609 miles
    Test number
    507440758930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,423 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,423 miles
    Test number
    310334195645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,402 miles (+4,205)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,402 miles
    Test number
    801055364088
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass99,197 miles (+11,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,197 miles
    Test number
    206060179494
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass88,117 miles (+9,743)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,117 miles
    Test number
    126250571368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,374 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,374 miles
    Test number
    113095965490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray's fitted.

  7. Fail78,333 miles (+4,531)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,333 miles
    Test number
    292650093981
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray's fitted.

  8. Pass73,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,802 miles
    Test number
    162158086292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,802 miles (+5,373)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,802 miles
    Test number
    729615908847
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass68,429 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,429 miles
    Test number
    445069314596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail68,429 miles (+2,774)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,429 miles
    Test number
    943452313156
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass65,655 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,655 miles
    Test number
    207834605476
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail65,655 miles (+3,236)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,655 miles
    Test number
    856794405110
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass62,419 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,419 miles
    Test number
    908674364030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    195381563315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,618 miles (+12,602)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    719031263365
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass49,016 miles (+11,080)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,016 miles
    Test number
    479166353053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,936 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,936 miles
    Test number
    785722252006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,812 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,812 miles
    Test number
    199314051421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,984 miles
    Test number
    341474350029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,984 miles (+4,425)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,984 miles
    Test number
    100493850417
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass27,559 miles (+2,933)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,559 miles
    Test number
    320725459041
    • NoteAdvise nail in o/s/f tyre possibly repairable.
    • NoteAdvise rear numberplate starting to deteriorate.

  23. Pass24,626 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,626 miles
    Test number
    354216258042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,549 miles (+4,807)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,549 miles
    Test number
    150276547421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,742 miles
    Test number
    862176846059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 TAC

Does S4 TAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 TAC expired on 25 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 TAC?
The MOT on S4 TAC expired on 25 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 TAC done?
S4 TAC was recorded at 121,609 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2021, an average of 6,713 miles a year.
Has S4 TAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 TAC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S4 TAC 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 TAC find?
S4 TAC passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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