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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

C5 CAMMOT history

C5 CAM is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 14 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,551 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 CAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 CAM was last recorded at 89,551 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,231 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,320 miles
Average per year
3,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,551 miles
  • 2025 – 88,231 miles
  • 2024 – 86,850 miles
  • 2023 – 86,439 miles
  • 2022 – 85,219 miles
  • 2021 – 83,850 miles
  • 2020 – 80,851 miles
  • 2019 – 76,096 miles
  • 2018 – 72,168 miles
  • 2017 – 67,279 miles
  • 2016 – 62,614 miles
  • 2014 – 60,517 miles
  • 2013 – 57,229 miles
  • 2012 – 55,012 miles
  • 2011 – 47,051 miles
  • 2010 – 36,440 miles
  • 2009 – 33,316 miles
  • 2008 – 30,370 miles
  • 2007 – 28,313 miles
  • 2006 – 28,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,551 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,551 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,551 miles
    Test number
    509379392164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,231 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,231 miles
    Test number
    310937015539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,850 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,850 miles
    Test number
    804175866269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,439 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,439 miles
    Test number
    759593531544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,219 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,219 miles
    Test number
    190310181509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,850 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,850 miles
    Test number
    790406185152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,851 miles (+4,755)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,851 miles
    Test number
    855264728559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,096 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,096 miles
    Test number
    948069993641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,168 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,168 miles
    Test number
    586853728747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,279 miles (+4,665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,279 miles
    Test number
    357193182308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s/f brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s/f tyre sidewall dammaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r wheel buckled slightly
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs coroded and scored (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass62,614 miles (+2,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,614 miles
    Test number
    141262830854
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear discs surface corrosion
  12. Pass60,517 miles (+57)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,517 miles
    Test number
    165420744229
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Fail60,460 miles (+3,231)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,460 miles
    Test number
    125809734270
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass57,229 miles (+2,217)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,229 miles
    Test number
    778984383191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  15. Pass55,012 miles (+7,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,012 miles
    Test number
    716046882105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass47,051 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,051 miles
    Test number
    219974251130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly scored
  17. Fail47,048 miles (+10,608)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,048 miles
    Test number
    866904451153
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly scored
  18. Pass36,440 miles (+3,124)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,440 miles
    Test number
    230662650468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front strut top mountings starting to split and perish
  19. Pass33,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,316 miles
    Test number
    252873459142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,316 miles (+2,946)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,316 miles
    Test number
    544442759116
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass30,370 miles (+2,057)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,370 miles
    Test number
    132946558104
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront brake discs on the inside near the limit for wear and corrosion
    • NoteRear bushes on front arms slight play
  22. Pass28,313 miles (+74)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,313 miles
    Test number
    914648827124
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are starting to corrode on the inside.
    • NoteThe bonnet catch is sticking.
  23. Pass28,239 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,239 miles
    Test number
    323429766226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,231 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,231 miles
    Test number
    310954166489
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 CAM

Does C5 CAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 CAM is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 CAM?
The MOT on C5 CAM is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 CAM done?
C5 CAM was recorded at 89,551 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 3,063 miles a year.
Has C5 CAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 CAM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on C5 CAM 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 C5 CAM find?
C5 CAM passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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