BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc
S4 VHNMOT history
S4 VHN is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 85,320 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 85,320 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,046 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S4 VHN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 18 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S4 VHN was last recorded at 85,320 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 3,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,476 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,844 miles
- Average per year
- 5,046 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,320 miles
- 2025 – 81,476 miles
- 2024 – 77,444 miles
- 2023 – 71,239 miles
- 2022 – 66,467 miles
- 2021 – 62,165 miles
- 2020 – 58,173 miles
- 2019 – 53,539 miles
- 2018 – 48,594 miles
- 2017 – 41,902 miles
- 2016 – 34,712 miles
- 2015 – 29,111 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,320 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,320 miles (+3,844)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 85,320 miles
- Test number
- 725997280339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,476 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 81,476 miles
- Test number
- 364715046073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,475 miles (+4,031)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,475 miles
- Test number
- 562471278455
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,444 miles (+64)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 77,444 miles
- Test number
- 441108732547
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail77,380 miles (+6,141)3 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,380 miles
- Test number
- 634606190182
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass71,239 miles (+4,772)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 71,239 miles
- Test number
- 722030547949
- AdvisoryEngine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass66,467 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 66,467 miles
- Test number
- 274927852099
- AdvisoryEngine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Fail66,467 miles (+4,302)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,467 miles
- Test number
- 342063360957
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Pass62,165 miles (+3,992)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 62,165 miles
- Test number
- 406316551782
- AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Pass58,173 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 58,173 miles
- Test number
- 715724479516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,173 miles (+4,634)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,173 miles
- Test number
- 976514061429
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside facing outside (5.2.3 (i))
Pass53,539 miles (+4,945)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 53,539 miles
- Test number
- 350602772925
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryO/s/front n/s front o/s rear n/s rear tyre wear inner edge
Pass48,594 miles (+6,692)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 48,594 miles
- Test number
- 138525926326
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge, but not showing cords
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre bald on inner edge, but not showing cords
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass41,902 miles (+7,190)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 41,902 miles
- Test number
- 278201179481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,712 miles (+5,601)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 34,712 miles
- Test number
- 735405676449
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, but not showing cords
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass29,111 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 29,111 miles
- Test number
- 257538065098
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail29,111 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,111 miles
- Test number
- 576598565000
- Repaired at testEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about S4 VHN
- Does S4 VHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 VHN is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S4 VHN?
- The MOT on S4 VHN is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S4 VHN done?
- S4 VHN was recorded at 85,320 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 5,046 miles a year.
- Has S4 VHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S4 VHN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S4 VHN 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 VHN find?
- S4 VHN passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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