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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 2,497 cc

B20 TLHMOT history

B20 TLH is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

B20 TLH grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,867 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 TLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 TLH was last recorded at 95,867 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,732 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
4,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,867 miles
  • 2024 – 95,015 miles
  • 2023 – 92,419 miles
  • 2022 – 91,227 miles
  • 2021 – 88,560 miles
  • 2020 – 86,813 miles
  • 2019 – 81,324 miles
  • 2018 – 74,136 miles
  • 2017 – 67,242 miles
  • 2016 – 63,559 miles
  • 2015 – 56,995 miles
  • 2014 – 49,731 miles
  • 2013 – 41,740 miles
  • 2012 – 34,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,867 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items ...wet at time test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,867 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,867 miles
    Test number
    657589267924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,732 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,732 miles
    Test number
    157885029964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,015 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,015 miles
    Test number
    984205104209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,979 miles (+2,560)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,979 miles
    Test number
    160441489755
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass92,419 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,419 miles
    Test number
    146396039713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail92,413 miles (+1,186)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,413 miles
    Test number
    791439239290
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass91,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,227 miles
    Test number
    187309227038
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail91,227 miles (+414)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,227 miles
    Test number
    105974819002
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail90,813 miles (+2,253)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,813 miles
    Test number
    961119011889
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass88,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,560 miles
    Test number
    680100104383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,542 miles (+1,729)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,542 miles
    Test number
    493431101448
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass86,813 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,813 miles
    Test number
    345425205181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,663 miles (+145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,663 miles
    Test number
    480178911177
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items ...wet at time test

  14. Fail86,518 miles (+5,194)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,518 miles
    Test number
    318424679022
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower part of coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items ...wet at time test

  15. Pass81,324 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,324 miles
    Test number
    404488821481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp has condensation not effecting light output.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Fail81,320 miles (+7,184)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,320 miles
    Test number
    167386803161
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp has condensation not effecting light output.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  17. Pass74,136 miles (+6,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,136 miles
    Test number
    860078165560
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inside slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Fronts (1.2.1 (e))

  18. Pass67,242 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,242 miles
    Test number
    483817247561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,559 miles (+6,564)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,559 miles
    Test number
    317744882497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,995 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,995 miles
    Test number
    296623055464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,731 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,731 miles
    Test number
    858222854239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass49,731 miles (+7,991)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,731 miles
    Test number
    899982954265
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass41,740 miles (+6,930)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,740 miles
    Test number
    245506453231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,810 miles
    Test number
    545034962299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 TLH

Does B20 TLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 TLH is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on B20 TLH?
The MOT on B20 TLH is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 TLH done?
B20 TLH was recorded at 95,867 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,637 miles a year.
Has B20 TLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 TLH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on B20 TLH 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 B20 TLH find?
B20 TLH passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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