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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

J9 XBWMOT history

J9 XBW is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 10 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

J9 XBW black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,413 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 XBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 XBW was last recorded at 96,413 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,409 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,413 miles
  • 2025 – 93,209 miles
  • 2024 – 92,470 miles
  • 2023 – 91,732 miles
  • 2021 – 90,661 miles
  • 2020 – 89,542 miles
  • 2019 – 88,376 miles
  • 2018 – 86,478 miles
  • 2017 – 83,841 miles
  • 2016 – 81,377 miles
  • 2015 – 78,633 miles
  • 2014 – 75,690 miles
  • 2013 – 72,428 miles
  • 2012 – 65,987 miles
  • 2011 – 52,718 miles
  • 2010 – 46,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,413 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,413 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,413 miles
    Test number
    584165288333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,409 miles (+3,200)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,409 miles
    Test number
    479074174588
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,209 miles (+739)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,209 miles
    Test number
    339482848715
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass92,470 miles (+738)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,470 miles
    Test number
    797757135957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass91,732 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,732 miles
    Test number
    733265115764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail91,728 miles (+1,067)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,728 miles
    Test number
    920406058990
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass90,661 miles (+1,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,661 miles
    Test number
    794260518196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass89,542 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,542 miles
    Test number
    913836070717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,376 miles (+1,898)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,376 miles
    Test number
    390791159479
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass86,478 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,478 miles
    Test number
    955990159189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,841 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,841 miles
    Test number
    501071413242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail83,841 miles (+2,464)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,841 miles
    Test number
    224158179212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass81,377 miles (+2,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,377 miles
    Test number
    886015867148
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass78,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,633 miles
    Test number
    516222628750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail78,633 miles (+2,943)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,633 miles
    Test number
    513003240431
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass75,690 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,690 miles
    Test number
    475612574289
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail75,674 miles (+3,246)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,674 miles
    Test number
    959759864231
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass72,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,428 miles
    Test number
    409821173292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,428 miles (+6,441)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,428 miles
    Test number
    696734263248
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass65,987 miles (+13,269)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,987 miles
    Test number
    657844022130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,718 miles (+6,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,718 miles
    Test number
    755153921156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail46,585 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,585 miles
    Test number
    363473810113
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass46,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,585 miles
    Test number
    693643910199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 XBW

Does J9 XBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 XBW is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 XBW?
The MOT on J9 XBW is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 XBW done?
J9 XBW was recorded at 96,413 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,137 miles a year.
Has J9 XBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 XBW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 XBW 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 J9 XBW find?
J9 XBW passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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