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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

20 BEEMOT history

20 BEE is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

20 BEE black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,252 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 BEE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 BEE was last recorded at 97,252 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,944 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,308 miles
Average per year
4,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,252 miles
  • 2025 – 94,944 miles
  • 2024 – 92,639 miles
  • 2023 – 89,315 miles
  • 2022 – 87,193 miles
  • 2021 – 86,729 miles
  • 2020 – 86,480 miles
  • 2019 – 85,830 miles
  • 2018 – 84,132 miles
  • 2017 – 80,520 miles
  • 2016 – 77,221 miles
  • 2015 – 74,322 miles
  • 2014 – 70,158 miles
  • 2013 – 63,731 miles
  • 2012 – 56,842 miles
  • 2011 – 48,498 miles
  • 2010 – 41,062 miles
  • 2009 – 31,386 miles
  • 2008 – 22,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,252 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryAll front suspension components covered with underseal on top of corrosion
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension undersealed on top of corrosion

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,252 miles (+2,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,252 miles
    Test number
    121649464386
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension components covered with underseal on top of corrosion
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension undersealed on top of corrosion
  2. Pass94,944 miles (+2,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,944 miles
    Test number
    293504098183
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass92,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    764125719729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,639 miles (+3,324)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    788674331236
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass89,315 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,315 miles
    Test number
    885501962163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail89,306 miles (+2,113)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,306 miles
    Test number
    561431203003
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass87,193 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,193 miles
    Test number
    581755593273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,729 miles (+249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,729 miles
    Test number
    462192424860
    • 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))
  9. Pass86,480 miles (+650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,480 miles
    Test number
    942230398987
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass85,830 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,830 miles
    Test number
    636701888627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,132 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,132 miles
    Test number
    802228968481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail84,132 miles (+3,612)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,132 miles
    Test number
    424427694488
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass80,520 miles (+3,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,520 miles
    Test number
    662031267160
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both outers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front main (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass77,221 miles (+2,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,221 miles
    Test number
    372293900322
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass74,322 miles (+4,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,322 miles
    Test number
    666735575136
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass70,158 miles (+6,427)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,158 miles
    Test number
    736240674104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,731 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,731 miles
    Test number
    218638043465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,842 miles (+8,344)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,842 miles
    Test number
    616485272131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,498 miles (+7,436)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,498 miles
    Test number
    705926871191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,062 miles (+9,676)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,062 miles
    Test number
    961737770162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,386 miles (+8,674)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,386 miles
    Test number
    273696279104
    • NoteSmall rip in o/s/f tyre side wall
  22. Pass22,712 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,712 miles
    Test number
    393087178189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,638 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,638 miles
    Test number
    674139068134
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 20 BEE

What vehicle is registration 20 BEE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 BEE on a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 7 Jun 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 20 BEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 BEE is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 BEE?
The MOT on 20 BEE is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 BEE done?
20 BEE was recorded at 97,252 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,195 miles a year.
Has 20 BEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 BEE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 20 BEE 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 20 BEE find?
20 BEE passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear; all front suspension components covered with underseal on top of corrosion; all rear suspension undersealed on top of corrosion.

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