BMW Z4
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc
DS 8212MOT history
DS 8212 is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 10 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 71,575 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 71,575 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- DS 8212
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z4
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 10 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
DS 8212 was last recorded at 71,575 miles on 16 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,575 miles · 15 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,575 miles
- 2025 – 69,074 miles
- 2024 – 66,157 miles
- 2023 – 60,902 miles
- 2021 – 58,097 miles
- 2020 – 54,504 miles
- 2019 – 46,718 miles
- 2018 – 46,717 miles
- 2017 – 41,505 miles
- 2016 – 37,194 miles
- 2015 – 33,586 miles
- 2014 – 28,611 miles
- 2013 – 25,137 miles
- 2011 – 19,934 miles
- 2010 – 16,854 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,575 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold leak. (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 2 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,575 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 71,575 miles
- Test number
- 258913511261
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold leak. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail71,575 miles (+2,501)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,575 miles
- Test number
- 777350629978
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold leak. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,074 miles (+2,917)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 69,074 miles
- Test number
- 388954158436
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT !! Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT !! Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass66,157 miles (+5,255)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 66,157 miles
- Test number
- 248926273412
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,902 miles (+2,805)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 60,902 miles
- Test number
- 900026236710
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass58,097 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 58,097 miles
- Test number
- 553757241270
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail58,097 miles (+3,593)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,097 miles
- Test number
- 559652536002
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,504 miles (+3,666)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 54,504 miles
- Test number
- 403202408298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,838 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 50,838 miles
- Test number
- 972811435963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,838 miles (+4,120)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,838 miles
- Test number
- 614037218444
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass46,718 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 46,718 miles
- Test number
- 684685948778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail46,717 miles (+5,212)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,717 miles
- Test number
- 207074546663
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass41,505 miles (+4,311)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 41,505 miles
- Test number
- 250163142439
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit ALL (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,194 miles (+3,608)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 37,194 miles
- Test number
- 719630267319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,586 miles (+4,975)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 33,586 miles
- Test number
- 129571245110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,611 miles (+3,474)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 28,611 miles
- Test number
- 319152274064
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass25,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 25,137 miles
- Test number
- 647254523053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,137 miles (+5,203)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,137 miles
- Test number
- 705584123032
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteFront exhaust mounting fractured
Pass19,934 miles (+3,080)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 19,934 miles
- Test number
- 669829391122
- AdvisoryInner Front 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)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on.
Pass16,854 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 16,854 miles
- Test number
- 863983880117
- 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)
Questions about DS 8212
- What vehicle is registration DS 8212 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show DS 8212 on a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 10 Nov 2006. 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 DS 8212 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 8212 is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on DS 8212?
- The MOT on DS 8212 is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has DS 8212 done?
- DS 8212 was recorded at 71,575 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 3,448 miles a year.
- Has DS 8212 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. DS 8212 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on DS 8212 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 DS 8212 find?
- DS 8212 passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold leak.; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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