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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

K18 NKHMOT history

K18 NKH is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,646 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 NKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 NKH was last recorded at 105,646 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,573 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,073 miles
Average per year
5,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,646 miles
  • 2025 – 103,573 miles
  • 2024 – 102,527 miles
  • 2023 – 100,913 miles
  • 2022 – 99,323 miles
  • 2021 – 95,284 miles
  • 2020 – 93,947 miles
  • 2019 – 91,280 miles
  • 2018 – 88,640 miles
  • 2017 – 83,515 miles
  • 2016 – 75,340 miles
  • 2015 – 67,036 miles
  • 2014 – 57,133 miles
  • 2013 – 48,626 miles
  • 2012 – 36,759 miles
  • 2011 – 32,970 miles
  • 2010 – 25,273 miles
  • 2009 – 13,870 miles
  • 2008 – 12,095 miles
  • 2007 – 9,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,646 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement larger void bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large void bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,646 miles (+2,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,646 miles
    Test number
    266197609046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass103,573 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    103,573 miles
    Test number
    954001681075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail103,562 miles (+1,035)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,562 miles
    Test number
    357047861438
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass102,527 miles (+1,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,527 miles
    Test number
    826640388070
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,913 miles (+1,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,913 miles
    Test number
    811066901264
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear steel arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass99,323 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,323 miles
    Test number
    922955361260
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement larger void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

  7. Fail99,321 miles (+4,037)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,321 miles
    Test number
    858215471636
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement larger void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

  8. Pass95,284 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,284 miles
    Test number
    513584993946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,187 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,187 miles
    Test number
    849652404594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail95,157 miles (+1,210)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    339441783165
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded on swing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded on swing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass93,947 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,947 miles
    Test number
    961418058927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on swing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on swing arm (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail93,947 miles (+2,667)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,947 miles
    Test number
    948437450473
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on swing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on swing arm (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass91,280 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,280 miles
    Test number
    575169062928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,640 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,640 miles
    Test number
    870816920911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,515 miles (+8,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,515 miles
    Test number
    392385579766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass75,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,340 miles
    Test number
    804016887479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail75,340 miles (+8,304)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,340 miles
    Test number
    174263942943
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass67,036 miles (+9,903)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,036 miles
    Test number
    158948435487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,133 miles (+8,507)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    617729644075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,626 miles (+11,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,626 miles
    Test number
    155420753448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass36,759 miles (+3,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,759 miles
    Test number
    147654642456
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass32,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,970 miles
    Test number
    518970241078
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail32,969 miles (+7,696)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,969 miles
    Test number
    335610241023
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass25,273 miles (+11,403)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,273 miles
    Test number
    714857440017
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteAll tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged

  25. Pass13,870 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    13,870 miles
    Test number
    461208229037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,095 miles (+2,667)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    12,095 miles
    Test number
    502764848059
    • NoteFront registation plate has a scratch along some of figures

  27. Pass9,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    9,428 miles
    Test number
    381453257053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 NKH

Does K18 NKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 NKH is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 NKH?
The MOT on K18 NKH is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 NKH done?
K18 NKH was recorded at 105,646 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 5,025 miles a year.
Has K18 NKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 NKH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 NKH 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 K18 NKH find?
K18 NKH passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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