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BMW Z4

Yellow · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

C8 RELMOT history

C8 REL is a yellow petrol BMW Z4 first used on 9 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 29,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

C8 REL yellow BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2025
Mileage
29,056 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 REL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 REL was last recorded at 29,056 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,468 miles · 14 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
588 miles
Average per year
501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 29,056 miles
  • 2023 – 28,468 miles
  • 2022 – 28,458 miles
  • 2021 – 28,306 miles
  • 2019 – 28,298 miles
  • 2018 – 28,267 miles
  • 2017 – 28,225 miles
  • 2016 – 28,131 miles
  • 2015 – 28,123 miles
  • 2014 – 27,880 miles
  • 2013 – 27,821 miles
  • 2012 – 27,787 miles
  • 2011 – 27,600 miles
  • 2010 – 26,351 miles
  • 2009 – 21,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,056 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight uneven wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,056 miles (+588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    29,056 miles
    Test number
    346487043463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass28,468 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    28,468 miles
    Test number
    956228899037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

  3. Fail28,465 miles (+7)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,465 miles
    Test number
    785824191744
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

  4. Pass28,458 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    28,458 miles
    Test number
    139655065088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,306 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    28,306 miles
    Test number
    227414965400
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front Tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  6. Fail28,305 miles (+7)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,305 miles
    Test number
    726107199510
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front Tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  7. Pass28,298 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,298 miles
    Test number
    207870044008
    • AdvisoryBoth front Tyre's have wear to inner edges
    • AdvisoryUndertray's fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass28,267 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    28,267 miles
    Test number
    764208418967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,225 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,225 miles
    Test number
    719441375744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,131 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,131 miles
    Test number
    275668873138
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll Tyre's have wear to inner edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Fail28,131 miles (+8)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,131 miles
    Test number
    684291132716
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll Tyre's have wear to inner edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass28,123 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,123 miles
    Test number
    866252065169
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wear to inner edge

  13. Fail28,123 miles (+243)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,123 miles
    Test number
    618572865123
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wear to inner edge

  14. Pass27,880 miles (+59)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    437643514281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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

  15. Pass27,821 miles (+34)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,821 miles
    Test number
    216489743147
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass27,787 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,787 miles
    Test number
    458466662131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,600 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,600 miles
    Test number
    208704361487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,351 miles (+4,877)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,351 miles
    Test number
    270808750401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,474 miles
    Test number
    834194559129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 REL

Does C8 REL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 REL expired on 13 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 REL?
The MOT on C8 REL expired on 13 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 REL done?
C8 REL was recorded at 29,056 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 501 miles a year.
Has C8 REL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 REL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 REL 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 REL find?
C8 REL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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