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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

S4 VGDMOT history

S4 VGD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

S4 VGD black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,749 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 VGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 VGD was last recorded at 94,749 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 7,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,810 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,939 miles
Average per year
4,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,749 miles
  • 2024 – 86,810 miles
  • 2023 – 79,787 miles
  • 2022 – 69,725 miles
  • 2021 – 69,320 miles
  • 2020 – 68,871 miles
  • 2019 – 68,147 miles
  • 2018 – 64,586 miles
  • 2017 – 61,830 miles
  • 2016 – 59,454 miles
  • 2015 – 57,682 miles
  • 2014 – 55,428 miles
  • 2013 – 53,309 miles
  • 2012 – 46,836 miles
  • 2011 – 42,469 miles
  • 2010 – 34,001 miles
  • 2009 – 30,590 miles
  • 2008 – 25,485 miles
  • 2007 – 20,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,749 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,749 miles (+7,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,749 miles
    Test number
    394316935485
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass86,810 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,810 miles
    Test number
    223453246283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail86,810 miles (+7,023)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,810 miles
    Test number
    692903395062
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass79,787 miles (+10,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,787 miles
    Test number
    742619085110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner tyre worn bald driven flat
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass69,725 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,725 miles
    Test number
    741124588880
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail69,724 miles (+404)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,724 miles
    Test number
    267719203603
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre on edge 225-40-18
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass69,320 miles (+449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,320 miles
    Test number
    986737702728
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass68,871 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,871 miles
    Test number
    885709843040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in several points along the full length of the pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail68,871 miles (+724)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,871 miles
    Test number
    744086560468
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in several points along the full length of the pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass68,147 miles (+3,561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,147 miles
    Test number
    946240924910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass64,586 miles (+2,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,586 miles
    Test number
    102281197728
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass61,830 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,830 miles
    Test number
    671304561298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,454 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,454 miles
    Test number
    648603307782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,424 miles (+1,742)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,424 miles
    Test number
    990200308845
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass57,682 miles (+2,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,682 miles
    Test number
    208235990240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass55,428 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,428 miles
    Test number
    248155104332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,309 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,309 miles
    Test number
    607468773297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,836 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    577216152233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,469 miles (+8,468)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,469 miles
    Test number
    465128741253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,001 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,001 miles
    Test number
    294801080271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,590 miles (+5,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,590 miles
    Test number
    111456399104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass25,485 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,485 miles
    Test number
    822997598182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,991 miles
    Test number
    463810857242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 VGD

Does S4 VGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 VGD is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S4 VGD?
The MOT on S4 VGD is valid until 4 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 VGD done?
S4 VGD was recorded at 94,749 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 4,073 miles a year.
Has S4 VGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 VGD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S4 VGD 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 VGD find?
S4 VGD passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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