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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

G8 DPBMOT history

G8 DPB is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 142,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
142,110 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G8 DPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G8 DPB was last recorded at 142,110 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2009: 12,175 miles, lower than 93,996 miles on 19 Sept 2008.

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
142,108 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,110 miles
  • 2025 – 141,315 miles
  • 2024 – 140,584 miles
  • 2023 – 139,776 miles
  • 2022 – 139,155 miles
  • 2021 – 137,712 miles
  • 2020 – 135,277 miles
  • 2019 – 133,794 miles
  • 2018 – 130,406 miles
  • 2017 – 128,299 miles
  • 2016 – 125,328 miles
  • 2015 – 122,025 miles
  • 2014 – 118,814 miles
  • 2013 – 116,140 miles
  • 2012 – 112,454 miles
  • 2011 – 109,815 miles
  • 2010 – 105,731 miles
  • 2009 – 12,175 miles
  • 2008 – 93,996 miles
  • 2007 – 83,967 miles
  • 2006 – 72,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,110 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

34 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,110 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    142,110 miles
    Test number
    940910695436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,108 miles (+793)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,108 miles
    Test number
    652405274856
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,315 miles (+731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,315 miles
    Test number
    175501016840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,584 miles (+808)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,584 miles
    Test number
    133394428010
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass139,776 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,776 miles
    Test number
    681436178699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,714 miles (+559)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,714 miles
    Test number
    271948712421
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,155 miles (+1,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,155 miles
    Test number
    299461234244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass137,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,712 miles
    Test number
    755714278471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,708 miles (+2,431)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,708 miles
    Test number
    183147566210
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass135,277 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,277 miles
    Test number
    687744912000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,794 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,794 miles
    Test number
    979441381486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail133,742 miles (+3,336)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,742 miles
    Test number
    518234559653
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass130,406 miles (+2,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,406 miles
    Test number
    642043236981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  14. Pass128,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,299 miles
    Test number
    522131468956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail128,299 miles (+2,971)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,299 miles
    Test number
    255763367907
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass125,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    125,328 miles
    Test number
    277635127235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,328 miles (+3,303)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,328 miles
    Test number
    103319410875
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass122,025 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,025 miles
    Test number
    637576493400
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  19. Fail122,025 miles (+3,211)5 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,025 miles
    Test number
    174061363997
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAdjust internal headlamp adjuster
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  20. Pass118,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,814 miles
    Test number
    798425644292
    • 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)

  21. Fail118,814 miles (+2,674)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,814 miles
    Test number
    507991644276
    • 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)

  22. Fail116,140 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,140 miles
    Test number
    176182043248
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  23. Pass116,140 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    116,140 miles
    Test number
    199982943217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass112,454 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    112,454 miles
    Test number
    477475352286
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag light on

  25. Fail112,454 miles (+2,639)3 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,454 miles
    Test number
    705065852262
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag light on

  26. Pass109,815 miles (+4,084)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,815 miles
    Test number
    877415561253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass105,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    105,731 miles
    Test number
    482633870209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail105,731 miles (+93,556)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,731 miles
    Test number
    762073070240
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass12,175 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,175 miles
    Test number
    542878659217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Fail12,175 miles (-81,821)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,175 miles
    Test number
    830188159209
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass93,996 miles (+10,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    93,996 miles
    Test number
    692523868227
    • 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)

  32. Fail83,967 miles3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,967 miles
    Test number
    150251767271
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  33. Pass83,967 miles (+11,545)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    83,967 miles
    Test number
    384751967426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  34. Pass72,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    72,422 miles
    Test number
    680316586205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G8 DPB

Does G8 DPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G8 DPB is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on G8 DPB?
The MOT on G8 DPB is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G8 DPB done?
G8 DPB was recorded at 142,110 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,485 miles a year.
Has G8 DPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G8 DPB has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on G8 DPB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G8 DPB find?
G8 DPB passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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