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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

C8 CWYMOT history

C8 CWY is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 24 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

C8 CWY black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,039 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 CWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 CWY was last recorded at 72,039 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2024: 71,759 miles, lower than 71,760 miles on 22 Feb 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,038 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,039 miles
  • 2025 – 71,909 miles
  • 2024 – 71,759 miles
  • 2023 – 69,295 miles
  • 2021 – 68,259 miles
  • 2020 – 66,741 miles
  • 2019 – 61,972 miles
  • 2018 – 61,802 miles
  • 2017 – 60,607 miles
  • 2016 – 59,009 miles
  • 2013 – 39,412 miles
  • 2012 – 30,236 miles
  • 2011 – 22,689 miles
  • 2010 – 14,922 miles
  • 2009 – 7,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,039 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (255/35R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,039 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,039 miles
    Test number
    705001143467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (255/35R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail72,038 miles (+129)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    620029752744
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (255/35R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass71,909 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,909 miles
    Test number
    928382064819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail71,906 miles (+147)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,906 miles
    Test number
    291906166608
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass71,759 miles (-1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,759 miles
    Test number
    885482269279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded lightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (255/35R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded lightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded lightly (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail71,760 miles (+2,465)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,760 miles
    Test number
    927888915643
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded lightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (255/35R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded lightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded lightly (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass69,295 miles (+1,036)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,295 miles
    Test number
    148195925253
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted lightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted lightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted lightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted lightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass68,259 miles (+1,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,259 miles
    Test number
    184475620111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rim (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass66,741 miles (+4,769)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,741 miles
    Test number
    970816897045
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass61,972 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,972 miles
    Test number
    633949571452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass61,802 miles (+1,195)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,802 miles
    Test number
    179778725892
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass60,607 miles (+1,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,607 miles
    Test number
    966935739160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass59,009 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,009 miles
    Test number
    578634902215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail59,009 miles (+19,597)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,009 miles
    Test number
    650526396358
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass39,412 miles (+9,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,412 miles
    Test number
    127808043119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass30,236 miles (+7,547)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,236 miles
    Test number
    777764322175
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass22,689 miles (+7,767)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,689 miles
    Test number
    278600641136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,922 miles (+7,854)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    14,922 miles
    Test number
    804952540120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,068 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    7,068 miles
    Test number
    510007919181
    • NoteAirbag light on dash

Questions about C8 CWY

Does C8 CWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 CWY is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 CWY?
The MOT on C8 CWY is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 CWY done?
C8 CWY was recorded at 72,039 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,769 miles a year.
Has C8 CWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 CWY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 CWY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 CWY find?
C8 CWY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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