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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

C8 BLXMOT history

C8 BLX is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 50,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

C8 BLX blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,753 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 BLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 BLX was last recorded at 50,753 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,882 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
871 miles
Average per year
2,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,753 miles
  • 2025 – 49,882 miles
  • 2024 – 48,872 miles
  • 2023 – 47,514 miles
  • 2022 – 45,845 miles
  • 2021 – 44,830 miles
  • 2020 – 43,616 miles
  • 2019 – 42,041 miles
  • 2018 – 40,343 miles
  • 2017 – 39,001 miles
  • 2016 – 37,705 miles
  • 2015 – 34,836 miles
  • 2014 – 28,817 miles
  • 2013 – 28,124 miles
  • 2012 – 26,956 miles
  • 2010 – 23,592 miles
  • 2009 – 16,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,753 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,753 miles (+871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,753 miles
    Test number
    410072389002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass49,882 miles (+1,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,882 miles
    Test number
    605385295159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass48,872 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,872 miles
    Test number
    160393494193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,514 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,514 miles
    Test number
    357891222922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,845 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,845 miles
    Test number
    630661190217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,830 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,830 miles
    Test number
    115431004111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,616 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,616 miles
    Test number
    860688953304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,041 miles (+1,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,041 miles
    Test number
    605815875492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass40,343 miles (+1,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,343 miles
    Test number
    879565105893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  10. Pass39,001 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,001 miles
    Test number
    672541814398
    • 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)
  11. Fail38,989 miles (+1,284)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,989 miles
    Test number
    747042421564
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (unable to check wheelbearing) (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)
  12. Pass37,705 miles (+2,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,705 miles
    Test number
    396445778344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing in tread
  13. Pass34,836 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,836 miles
    Test number
    179390875049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,809 miles (+5,992)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,809 miles
    Test number
    815359755024
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  15. Pass28,817 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,817 miles
    Test number
    748211744099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,124 miles (+1,168)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,124 miles
    Test number
    637238023040
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NotePlastic covers fitted over sills
  17. Pass26,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,956 miles
    Test number
    899362932081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,956 miles (+3,364)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,956 miles
    Test number
    809398122035
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass23,592 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,592 miles
    Test number
    734941680240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,546 miles (+6,667)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,546 miles
    Test number
    332121570251
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass16,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,879 miles
    Test number
    584033679285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,879 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,879 miles
    Test number
    842723279280
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about C8 BLX

Does C8 BLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 BLX is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 BLX?
The MOT on C8 BLX is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 BLX done?
C8 BLX was recorded at 50,753 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 2,064 miles a year.
Has C8 BLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 BLX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on C8 BLX 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 C8 BLX find?
C8 BLX passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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