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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 2,996 cc

ESU 401MOT history

ESU 401 is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 26,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

ESU 401 blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
26,370 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESU 401
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESU 401 was last recorded at 26,370 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
25,075 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,295 miles
Average per year
1,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,370 miles
  • 2025 – 25,075 miles
  • 2024 – 23,518 miles
  • 2023 – 21,238 miles
  • 2022 – 19,265 miles
  • 2021 – 17,688 miles
  • 2020 – 16,861 miles
  • 2019 – 15,880 miles
  • 2018 – 13,852 miles
  • 2017 – 12,118 miles
  • 2016 – 10,303 miles
  • 2015 – 8,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,370 miles (+1,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    26,370 miles
    Test number
    519613281477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass25,075 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    25,075 miles
    Test number
    302581519156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,518 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    23,518 miles
    Test number
    788412885249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, Large bush and ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, Large bush and ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail23,518 miles (+2,280)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,518 miles
    Test number
    549733595341
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, Large bush and ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, Large bush and ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass21,238 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    21,238 miles
    Test number
    850783521757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,265 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    19,265 miles
    Test number
    732080783619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,688 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    17,688 miles
    Test number
    401328997173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,861 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    16,861 miles
    Test number
    860626748687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    15,880 miles
    Test number
    595659195190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail15,880 miles (+2,028)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,880 miles
    Test number
    164791329394
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass13,852 miles (+1,734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    13,852 miles
    Test number
    915733014061
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads balding on inner edges
    • AdvisoryDamage to both front and nsr outer tyre walls
    • AdvisoryService light due on dash
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not all items visible
  12. Pass12,118 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    12,118 miles
    Test number
    841719103240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,303 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    10,303 miles
    Test number
    214938353787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    8,091 miles
    Test number
    296915845292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESU 401

What vehicle is registration ESU 401 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESU 401 on a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 28 Sept 2012. 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 ESU 401 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESU 401 is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESU 401?
The MOT on ESU 401 is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESU 401 done?
ESU 401 was recorded at 26,370 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 1,659 miles a year.
Has ESU 401 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESU 401 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on ESU 401 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 ESU 401 find?
ESU 401 passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18.

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