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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

K11 BCWMOT history

K11 BCW is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
179,116 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K11 BCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K11 BCW was last recorded at 179,116 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,475 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
641 miles
Average per year
7,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,116 miles
  • 2025 – 178,475 miles
  • 2024 – 176,602 miles
  • 2023 – 171,113 miles
  • 2022 – 166,157 miles
  • 2021 – 162,153 miles
  • 2020 – 160,423 miles
  • 2019 – 155,711 miles
  • 2017 – 148,096 miles
  • 2016 – 132,171 miles
  • 2015 – 116,145 miles
  • 2014 – 100,388 miles
  • 2012 – 74,148 miles
  • 2011 – 69,758 miles
  • 2010 – 62,182 miles
  • 2009 – 52,218 miles
  • 2008 – 43,224 miles
  • 2007 – 36,410 miles
  • 2006 – 27,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,116 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,116 miles (+641)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    179,116 miles
    Test number
    687756203240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass178,475 miles (+1,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    178,475 miles
    Test number
    628246480321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass176,602 miles (+5,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    176,602 miles
    Test number
    369531424199
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass171,113 miles (+4,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    171,113 miles
    Test number
    426857026101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  5. Pass166,157 miles (+4,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    166,157 miles
    Test number
    757201281384
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  6. Pass162,153 miles (+1,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    162,153 miles
    Test number
    655158397221
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass160,423 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,423 miles
    Test number
    873854292798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass155,711 miles (+7,615)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,711 miles
    Test number
    847646740233
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass148,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    148,096 miles
    Test number
    348795190039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,096 miles (+15,925)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,096 miles
    Test number
    641255973592
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass132,171 miles (+16,026)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,171 miles
    Test number
    923957205712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,145 miles (+15,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,145 miles
    Test number
    148201082879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass100,388 miles (+10,045)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,388 miles
    Test number
    408521524362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,343 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,343 miles
    Test number
    699650234031
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to check as child seat was fitted

  15. Pass90,343 miles (+16,195)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,343 miles
    Test number
    825410734071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to check as child seat was fitted

  16. Pass74,148 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,148 miles
    Test number
    146568972248
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth Rear Coil Spring's Incomplete. ( Ends Broken)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteSlight play felt through front arb

  17. Fail74,148 miles (+4,390)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,148 miles
    Test number
    256768772264
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteSlight play felt through front arb

  18. Pass69,758 miles (+7,576)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,758 miles
    Test number
    389932491224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,182 miles (+9,964)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,182 miles
    Test number
    121869870282
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on inner edges

  20. Pass52,218 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,218 miles
    Test number
    294372799266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,581 miles (+7,357)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,581 miles
    Test number
    674999559144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,224 miles (+6,814)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,224 miles
    Test number
    562222868119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,410 miles (+8,844)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,410 miles
    Test number
    612109367135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,566 miles
    Test number
    871913466135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K11 BCW

Does K11 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K11 BCW is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K11 BCW?
The MOT on K11 BCW is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K11 BCW done?
K11 BCW was recorded at 179,116 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 7,543 miles a year.
Has K11 BCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K11 BCW has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on K11 BCW 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 K11 BCW find?
K11 BCW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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