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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

H1 EFSMOT history

H1 EFS is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 7 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

H1 EFS 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 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,557 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H1 EFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H1 EFS was last recorded at 83,557 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 11,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,511 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,046 miles
Average per year
3,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,557 miles
  • 2025 – 72,511 miles
  • 2024 – 60,861 miles
  • 2023 – 55,599 miles
  • 2022 – 53,181 miles
  • 2021 – 50,293 miles
  • 2020 – 47,381 miles
  • 2019 – 45,592 miles
  • 2018 – 44,504 miles
  • 2017 – 43,706 miles
  • 2016 – 42,592 miles
  • 2015 – 41,322 miles
  • 2014 – 40,453 miles
  • 2013 – 39,399 miles
  • 2012 – 38,333 miles
  • 2011 – 36,836 miles
  • 2010 – 34,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,557 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus o/s/f back plate insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,557 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,557 miles
    Test number
    134215923590
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus o/s/f back plate insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail83,556 miles (+11,045)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,556 miles
    Test number
    284645810428
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus o/s/f back plate insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass72,511 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,511 miles
    Test number
    979788588869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail72,511 miles (+11,650)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,511 miles
    Test number
    440586469677
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass60,861 miles (+5,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,861 miles
    Test number
    818893772892
    • 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))

  6. Pass55,599 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,599 miles
    Test number
    184230139379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,181 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    53,181 miles
    Test number
    573446121728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,293 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,293 miles
    Test number
    680898609235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,381 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,381 miles
    Test number
    887150445956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,592 miles (+1,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,592 miles
    Test number
    794147935748
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on.

  11. Pass44,504 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,504 miles
    Test number
    882926276918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,706 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    572783860769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,700 miles (+1,108)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,700 miles
    Test number
    876330772397
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking.

  14. Pass42,592 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,592 miles
    Test number
    143162832356
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wiper blade split

  15. Fail42,592 miles (+1,270)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,592 miles
    Test number
    506316048843
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wiper blade split

  16. Pass41,322 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,322 miles
    Test number
    599284630477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,453 miles (+1,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,453 miles
    Test number
    609701504398
    • 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)

  18. Pass39,399 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,399 miles
    Test number
    226485813380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail39,364 miles (+1,031)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,364 miles
    Test number
    149411713335
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,333 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,333 miles
    Test number
    705901312318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,836 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,836 miles
    Test number
    418396801330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,635 miles
    Test number
    922917800385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,635 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,635 miles
    Test number
    874027800372
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about H1 EFS

Does H1 EFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H1 EFS is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on H1 EFS?
The MOT on H1 EFS is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H1 EFS done?
H1 EFS was recorded at 83,557 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,116 miles a year.
Has H1 EFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H1 EFS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on H1 EFS 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 H1 EFS find?
H1 EFS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus o/s/f back plate insecure; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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