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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

DRC 454MOT history

DRC 454 is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 24 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 53,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

DRC 454 grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
53,961 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DRC 454
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DRC 454 was last recorded at 53,961 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 1,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,781 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,180 miles
Average per year
2,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,961 miles
  • 2025 – 52,781 miles
  • 2024 – 51,558 miles
  • 2023 – 45,735 miles
  • 2015 – 42,512 miles
  • 2014 – 38,109 miles
  • 2013 – 30,646 miles
  • 2012 – 28,593 miles
  • 2011 – 24,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,961 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,961 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    53,961 miles
    Test number
    433417090410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,781 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,781 miles
    Test number
    883243472188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,558 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,558 miles
    Test number
    181574635837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail51,408 miles (+5,673)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    582976391680
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass45,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    45,735 miles
    Test number
    437770827133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,735 miles (+3,223)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,735 miles
    Test number
    933028990375
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass42,512 miles (+64)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,512 miles
    Test number
    267469355102
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  8. Fail42,448 miles (+4,339)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,448 miles
    Test number
    888816155181
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass38,109 miles (+7,463)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,109 miles
    Test number
    755598554113
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass30,646 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,646 miles
    Test number
    685582843142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,593 miles
    Test number
    577332692284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,593 miles (+4,056)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,593 miles
    Test number
    829542192297
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
  13. Pass24,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,537 miles
    Test number
    889348881276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,537 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,537 miles
    Test number
    338738681250
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about DRC 454

What vehicle is registration DRC 454 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DRC 454 on a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 24 Oct 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DRC 454 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DRC 454 is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on DRC 454?
The MOT on DRC 454 is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DRC 454 done?
DRC 454 was recorded at 53,961 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,046 miles a year.
Has DRC 454 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DRC 454 has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on DRC 454 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 DRC 454 find?
DRC 454 passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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