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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S4 WHTMOT history

S4 WHT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 190,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2023.

S4 WHT silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2023
Mileage
190,929 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 WHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S4 WHT was last recorded at 190,929 miles on 11 Apr 2023, 6,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,824 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
6,105 miles
Average per year
5,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 190,929 miles
  • 2022 – 184,824 miles
  • 2021 – 179,954 miles
  • 2020 – 174,904 miles
  • 2019 – 171,584 miles
  • 2018 – 169,185 miles
  • 2017 – 165,984 miles
  • 2016 – 163,978 miles
  • 2015 – 162,092 miles
  • 2014 – 158,880 miles
  • 2012 – 154,756 miles
  • 2011 – 151,555 miles
  • 2010 – 148,217 miles
  • 2009 – 138,082 miles
  • 2008 – 134,546 miles
  • 2007 – 126,068 miles
  • 2005 – 100,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail190,929 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Both seriously weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail190,929 miles (+6,105)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,929 miles
    Test number
    228444594455
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Both seriously weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,824 miles (+4,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    184,824 miles
    Test number
    986122656076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing edge corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,954 miles (+157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    179,954 miles
    Test number
    232944297446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail179,797 miles (+4,893)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,797 miles
    Test number
    506765448885
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi ,and flexi is insecure (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass174,904 miles (+3,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    174,904 miles
    Test number
    254873758180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryVery little reserve hand brake travel ,

  6. Pass171,584 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    171,584 miles
    Test number
    433256973941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,185 miles (+3,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    169,185 miles
    Test number
    254744824176
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres worn bold on inner edge
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear brake pads getting low

  8. Pass165,984 miles (+2,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    165,984 miles
    Test number
    697672834826
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake pads getting low

  9. Pass163,978 miles (+1,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    163,978 miles
    Test number
    727647437535
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear shockers weaping oil slightly
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r tyre just passed at time of test
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear pads low

  10. Pass162,092 miles (+151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    162,092 miles
    Test number
    138155065499
    • NoteAdvise both front flexible brake hoses cracking

  11. Fail161,941 miles (+3,061)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,941 miles
    Test number
    449352165049
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise both front flexible brake hoses cracking
    • NoteAdvise o/s//f bottom arm ball jiont showing slight play

  12. Pass158,880 miles (+4,124)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    158,880 miles
    Test number
    185759844438
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass154,756 miles (+3,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    154,756 miles
    Test number
    576815922324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass151,555 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    151,555 miles
    Test number
    498251721423
    • NoteOffside rear under/ outer sill and shield damaged by previous incorrect jacking of vehicle
    • NoteReg plates technically incorrectly spaced

  15. Fail151,552 miles (+3,335)3 dangerous2 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,552 miles
    Test number
    898379211343
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteOffside rear under/ outer sill and shield damaged by previous incorrect jacking of vehicle
    • NoteReg plates technically incorrectly spaced

  16. Pass148,217 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    148,217 miles
    Test number
    492507910377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE EFFORT SLIGHTLY LOW

  17. Fail148,217 miles (+4,426)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,217 miles
    Test number
    490385610408
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE EFFORT SLIGHTLY LOW

  18. Pass143,791 miles (+5,709)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    143,791 miles
    Test number
    681529240184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass138,082 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    138,082 miles
    Test number
    472697949124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail138,073 miles (+3,527)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,073 miles
    Test number
    262596649461
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass134,546 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    134,546 miles
    Test number
    773412158103
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges worn

  22. Fail134,534 miles (+8,466)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,534 miles
    Test number
    351942558167
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges worn

  23. Pass126,068 miles (+25,883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    126,068 miles
    Test number
    660782257140
    • NoteFront tyres on inside edge

  24. Fail100,185 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,185 miles
    Test number
    280310515241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass100,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    100,185 miles
    Test number
    912160415261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 WHT

Does S4 WHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 WHT expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 WHT?
The MOT on S4 WHT expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 WHT done?
S4 WHT was recorded at 190,929 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2023, an average of 5,127 miles a year.
Has S4 WHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 WHT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S4 WHT 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 WHT find?
S4 WHT failed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2023 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened both seriously weak; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, and 4 more.

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