
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 7 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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))
Pass61,830 miles (+2,376)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 61,830 miles
- Test number
- 671304561298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,454 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 59,454 miles
- Test number
- 648603307782
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass55,428 miles (+2,119)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 55,428 miles
- Test number
- 248155104332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,309 miles (+6,473)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 53,309 miles
- Test number
- 607468773297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,836 miles (+4,367)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 46,836 miles
- Test number
- 577216152233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,469 miles (+8,468)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 42,469 miles
- Test number
- 465128741253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,001 miles (+3,411)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 34,001 miles
- Test number
- 294801080271
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass25,485 miles (+4,494)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 25,485 miles
- Test number
- 822997598182
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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