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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,494 cc

S4 VMKMOT history

S4 VMK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

S4 VMK black 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 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,452 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 VMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 VMK was last recorded at 144,452 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 7,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,361 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,091 miles
Average per year
8,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,452 miles
  • 2024 – 137,361 miles
  • 2023 – 129,779 miles
  • 2022 – 118,791 miles
  • 2021 – 107,727 miles
  • 2020 – 99,997 miles
  • 2019 – 94,289 miles
  • 2018 – 82,820 miles
  • 2017 – 73,884 miles
  • 2016 – 68,131 miles
  • 2015 – 59,302 miles
  • 2014 – 52,006 miles
  • 2013 – 45,176 miles
  • 2012 – 38,573 miles
  • 2011 – 30,708 miles
  • 2010 – 22,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,452 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear differential damp
  • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreenRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,452 miles (+7,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,452 miles
    Test number
    771034658980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential damp
    • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen

  2. Pass137,361 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    137,361 miles
    Test number
    422600808501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deterioated (both)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail137,361 miles (+7,582)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,361 miles
    Test number
    299088466079
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deterioated (both)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass129,779 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,779 miles
    Test number
    590744190649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront screen stone chips.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing inner edges.

  5. Fail129,779 miles (+10,988)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,779 miles
    Test number
    292149259922
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront screen stone chips.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing inner edges.

  6. Pass118,791 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,791 miles
    Test number
    779433470170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen

  7. Fail118,790 miles (+11,063)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,790 miles
    Test number
    564392577017
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen

  8. Pass107,727 miles (+7,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,727 miles
    Test number
    674149485307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen

  9. Pass99,997 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,997 miles
    Test number
    373429735461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating.

  10. Fail99,997 miles (+5,708)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,997 miles
    Test number
    425805496500
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating.

  11. Pass94,289 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,289 miles
    Test number
    807631545124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail94,289 miles (+11,469)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,289 miles
    Test number
    747818241226
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass82,820 miles (+8,936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,820 miles
    Test number
    622589031219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass73,884 miles (+5,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,884 miles
    Test number
    370811505129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass68,131 miles (+8,829)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,131 miles
    Test number
    553957287078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,302 miles (+7,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,302 miles
    Test number
    368091670918
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass52,006 miles (+6,830)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,006 miles
    Test number
    845784314370
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn low on inner edge

  18. Pass45,176 miles (+6,603)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,176 miles
    Test number
    295997513363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,573 miles (+7,865)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,573 miles
    Test number
    997921812341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,708 miles (+8,077)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,708 miles
    Test number
    758308601321
    • NoteN/s rear tyre getting low

  21. Pass22,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    22,631 miles
    Test number
    904488980224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 VMK

Does S4 VMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 VMK is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S4 VMK?
The MOT on S4 VMK is valid until 17 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 VMK done?
S4 VMK was recorded at 144,452 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 8,108 miles a year.
Has S4 VMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 VMK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S4 VMK 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 VMK find?
S4 VMK passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear differential damp, and 1 more.

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