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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

FGM 424MOT history

FGM 424 is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 22 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
102,905 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FGM 424
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FGM 424 was last recorded at 102,905 miles on 15 May 2025, 356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2012: 62,678 miles, lower than 62,876 miles on 20 Sept 2012.

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
102,549 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
356 miles
Average per year
4,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,905 miles
  • 2022 – 102,549 miles
  • 2021 – 101,921 miles
  • 2019 – 100,684 miles
  • 2018 – 99,786 miles
  • 2017 – 98,899 miles
  • 2016 – 90,517 miles
  • 2015 – 78,562 miles
  • 2014 – 77,813 miles
  • 2013 – 73,851 miles
  • 2012 – 62,678 miles
  • 2011 – 57,976 miles
  • 2009 – 49,464 miles
  • 2008 – 41,450 miles
  • 2007 – 31,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,905 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed

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.

  • Rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,905 miles (+356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    102,905 miles
    Test number
    597547151518
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed

  2. Pass102,549 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,549 miles
    Test number
    905895090405
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Fail102,547 miles (+626)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,547 miles
    Test number
    591953738745
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  4. Pass101,921 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,921 miles
    Test number
    325818743311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,684 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,684 miles
    Test number
    996497665531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,786 miles
    Test number
    805685864965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,786 miles (+887)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,786 miles
    Test number
    231579560899
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass98,899 miles (+8,382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,899 miles
    Test number
    858539426116
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass90,517 miles (+11,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,517 miles
    Test number
    644636733631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass78,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,562 miles
    Test number
    295082345165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,562 miles (+749)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,562 miles
    Test number
    417183545198
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass77,813 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,813 miles
    Test number
    885142154264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,851 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,851 miles
    Test number
    245547763283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,816 miles (+11,138)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,816 miles
    Test number
    328650363415
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass62,678 miles (-198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,678 miles
    Test number
    527025662205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail62,876 miles (+428)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,876 miles
    Test number
    276074062226
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass62,448 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,448 miles
    Test number
    299763492052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail62,448 miles (+4,472)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,448 miles
    Test number
    888318082035
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass57,976 miles (+8,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,976 miles
    Test number
    755821931173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,464 miles
    Test number
    201530339354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail49,464 miles (+8,014)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,464 miles
    Test number
    490258229409
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass41,450 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,450 miles
    Test number
    784135118394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,419 miles (+9,445)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,419 miles
    Test number
    370622018362
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass31,974 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,974 miles
    Test number
    121585847359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,920 miles
    Test number
    672229097105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FGM 424

What vehicle is registration FGM 424 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FGM 424 on a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 22 Jul 2004. 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 FGM 424 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FGM 424 expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FGM 424?
The MOT on FGM 424 expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FGM 424 done?
FGM 424 was recorded at 102,905 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 4,094 miles a year.
Has FGM 424 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FGM 424 has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on FGM 424 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FGM 424 find?
FGM 424 passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 1 advisory: underbody undersealed.

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