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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

GFO 720MOT history

GFO 720 is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 27 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

GFO 720 black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
73,600 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GFO 720
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GFO 720 was last recorded at 73,600 miles on 22 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,600 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,600 miles
  • 2025 – 68,819 miles
  • 2024 – 63,529 miles
  • 2023 – 59,992 miles
  • 2022 – 55,449 miles
  • 2021 – 50,399 miles
  • 2019 – 50,385 miles
  • 2016 – 47,687 miles
  • 2015 – 42,915 miles
  • 2014 – 35,853 miles
  • 2013 – 29,659 miles
  • 2012 – 23,988 miles
  • 2011 – 16,803 miles
  • 2010 – 8,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,600 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,600 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,600 miles
    Test number
    995512205260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  2. Fail73,600 miles (+4,781)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,600 miles
    Test number
    652173096780
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  3. Pass68,819 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,819 miles
    Test number
    554272742817
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side light slightly dim
  4. Fail68,819 miles (+5,290)1 dangerous2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,819 miles
    Test number
    536792462453
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side light slightly dim
  5. Pass63,529 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    63,529 miles
    Test number
    711229590626
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail63,529 miles (+3,537)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,529 miles
    Test number
    570099273172
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass59,992 miles (+4,543)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    59,992 miles
    Test number
    502660857517
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated repair not worked (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass55,449 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    55,449 miles
    Test number
    518999425435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    167242785455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,399 miles (+14)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    994486708388
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass50,385 miles (+2,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,385 miles
    Test number
    568490081979
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  12. Pass47,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,687 miles
    Test number
    989146955312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,687 miles (+4,772)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,687 miles
    Test number
    317169687507
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass42,915 miles (+7,062)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,915 miles
    Test number
    258422005286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass35,853 miles (+6,194)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,853 miles
    Test number
    678522184148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,659 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,659 miles
    Test number
    195905483109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front tyre sidewall
  17. Fail29,659 miles (+5,671)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,659 miles
    Test number
    228082383426
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs scored
    • NoteWipers smearing
  18. Pass23,988 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,988 miles
    Test number
    987917462144
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken off box
  19. Fail23,988 miles (+7,185)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,988 miles
    Test number
    688247662122
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken off box
  20. Pass16,803 miles (+8,404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,803 miles
    Test number
    819037551102
    • NoteBoth rear discs scored
  21. Pass8,399 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    8,399 miles
    Test number
    250723100172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    8,269 miles
    Test number
    131295730030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GFO 720

What vehicle is registration GFO 720 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GFO 720 on a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 27 Oct 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 GFO 720 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GFO 720 is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on GFO 720?
The MOT on GFO 720 is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GFO 720 done?
GFO 720 was recorded at 73,600 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,010 miles a year.
Has GFO 720 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GFO 720 has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on GFO 720 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 GFO 720 find?
GFO 720 passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; fuel cap seal cracking.

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