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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,926 cc

S4 UPYMOT history

S4 UPY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S4 UPY grey 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 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,402 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 UPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 UPY was last recorded at 118,402 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 6,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,178 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,224 miles
Average per year
4,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,402 miles
  • 2024 – 112,178 miles
  • 2023 – 106,188 miles
  • 2022 – 101,373 miles
  • 2021 – 98,288 miles
  • 2020 – 95,456 miles
  • 2019 – 94,204 miles
  • 2018 – 89,980 miles
  • 2017 – 85,994 miles
  • 2016 – 81,946 miles
  • 2015 – 79,056 miles
  • 2014 – 75,789 miles
  • 2013 – 72,189 miles
  • 2012 – 67,664 miles
  • 2011 – 63,960 miles
  • 2010 – 61,582 miles
  • 2009 – 37,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,402 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,402 miles (+6,224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,402 miles
    Test number
    696458492447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,178 miles (+5,990)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,178 miles
    Test number
    850754128965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,188 miles (+4,815)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,188 miles
    Test number
    331805082688
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass101,373 miles (+3,085)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,373 miles
    Test number
    447776889585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass98,288 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,288 miles
    Test number
    669549896684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,456 miles
    Test number
    160333949475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,456 miles (+1,252)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,456 miles
    Test number
    161636755051
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass94,204 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,204 miles
    Test number
    373252678425
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail94,204 miles (+4,224)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,204 miles
    Test number
    843092807476
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,980 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,980 miles
    Test number
    529757359563
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak on gearbox

  11. Fail89,980 miles (+3,986)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,980 miles
    Test number
    670018133515
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak on gearbox

  12. Pass85,994 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,994 miles
    Test number
    143708886957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,946 miles (+2,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,946 miles
    Test number
    354176743882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 2mm and slightly out of shape

  14. Pass79,056 miles (+3,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,056 miles
    Test number
    448822295118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass75,789 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,789 miles
    Test number
    648220294117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,189 miles (+4,525)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,189 miles
    Test number
    916582983168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,664 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,664 miles
    Test number
    338444682152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,960 miles (+2,378)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,960 miles
    Test number
    195792291106
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass61,582 miles (+8,133)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,582 miles
    Test number
    124411050376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,449 miles (+15,883)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,449 miles
    Test number
    184724030139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to wear on inside edge.

  21. Pass37,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,566 miles
    Test number
    201855139404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 UPY

Does S4 UPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 UPY is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S4 UPY?
The MOT on S4 UPY is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 UPY done?
S4 UPY was recorded at 118,402 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,905 miles a year.
Has S4 UPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 UPY has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S4 UPY 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 UPY find?
S4 UPY passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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