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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 2,497 cc

JB 9740MOT history

JB 9740 is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 9 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 68,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

JB 9740 grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2025
Mileage
68,525 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JB 9740
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

JB 9740 was last recorded at 68,525 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 3,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,525 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,000 miles
Average per year
4,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,525 miles
  • 2023 – 65,525 miles
  • 2022 – 61,992 miles
  • 2021 – 58,331 miles
  • 2020 – 55,837 miles
  • 2019 – 52,981 miles
  • 2018 – 47,984 miles
  • 2017 – 42,912 miles
  • 2016 – 37,683 miles
  • 2015 – 32,645 miles
  • 2014 – 27,032 miles
  • 2013 – 21,038 miles
  • 2012 – 15,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,525 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted
  • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion under vehicle to rear

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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,525 miles (+3,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,525 miles
    Test number
    208155365528
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion under vehicle to rear
  2. Pass65,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,525 miles
    Test number
    235734816290
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  3. Fail65,525 miles (+3,533)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,525 miles
    Test number
    726344973452
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass61,992 miles (+3,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,992 miles
    Test number
    255365637877
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass58,331 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,331 miles
    Test number
    171609565963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,837 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,837 miles
    Test number
    352583050135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,981 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,981 miles
    Test number
    420755652828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,984 miles (+5,072)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,984 miles
    Test number
    526426513277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,912 miles (+5,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,912 miles
    Test number
    988346489931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall ,cords not exposed 2254517 91v runflat dlp o1a
  10. Pass37,683 miles (+5,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,683 miles
    Test number
    344021354891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall,cords not exposed
  11. Pass32,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,645 miles
    Test number
    133361398504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,645 miles (+5,613)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,645 miles
    Test number
    658171454500
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 91w (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass27,032 miles (+5,994)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,032 miles
    Test number
    958791294299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,038 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,038 miles
    Test number
    237401193268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    15,692 miles
    Test number
    359603192459
    • 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)

Questions about JB 9740

What vehicle is registration JB 9740 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JB 9740 on a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 9 Oct 2009. 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 JB 9740 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JB 9740 expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JB 9740?
The MOT on JB 9740 expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JB 9740 done?
JB 9740 was recorded at 68,525 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024, an average of 4,413 miles a year.
Has JB 9740 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JB 9740 has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on JB 9740 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 JB 9740 find?
JB 9740 passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive rear diff; engine cover & under trays fitted; slight surface corrosion under vehicle to rear.

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