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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

N5 PHBMOT history

N5 PHB is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2023
Mileage
150,523 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 PHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 PHB was last recorded at 150,523 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 2,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,331 miles · 6 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,192 miles
Average per year
7,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 150,523 miles
  • 2021 – 148,331 miles
  • 2020 – 145,840 miles
  • 2019 – 140,825 miles
  • 2018 – 134,448 miles
  • 2017 – 129,438 miles
  • 2016 – 121,715 miles
  • 2015 – 112,166 miles
  • 2014 – 104,528 miles
  • 2013 – 94,652 miles
  • 2012 – 88,649 miles
  • 2011 – 79,965 miles
  • 2010 – 73,964 miles
  • 2009 – 63,996 miles
  • 2008 – 53,641 miles
  • 2007 – 42,101 miles
  • 2006 – 30,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,523 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,523 miles
    Test number
    465164156439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail150,523 miles (+2,192)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,523 miles
    Test number
    524556910506
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass148,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    148,331 miles
    Test number
    900696207317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail148,331 miles (+2,491)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,331 miles
    Test number
    982744872748
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass145,840 miles (+5,015)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    145,840 miles
    Test number
    819713836121
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass140,825 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    140,825 miles
    Test number
    735170428120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail140,810 miles (+6,362)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,810 miles
    Test number
    146660616806
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber chrome rod rusted across its diameter

  8. Pass134,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    134,448 miles
    Test number
    911603708647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail134,448 miles (+5,010)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,448 miles
    Test number
    674615643147
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,438 miles (+7,723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    129,438 miles
    Test number
    247159178648
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryHeadlights cloudy
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake efficiency low in comparison to o/s

  11. Pass121,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,715 miles
    Test number
    838705380284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake efficiency low - in comparison to o/s

  12. Fail121,715 miles (+9,549)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,715 miles
    Test number
    477684115335
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake efficiency low - in comparison to o/s

  13. Pass112,166 miles (+7,638)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,166 miles
    Test number
    373897671540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,528 miles (+9,876)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,528 miles
    Test number
    369996244282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,652 miles
    Test number
    567774423247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,638 miles (+5,989)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,638 miles
    Test number
    479124623226
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass88,649 miles (+8,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,649 miles
    Test number
    755909482209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass79,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,965 miles
    Test number
    675718821289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,965 miles (+6,001)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,965 miles
    Test number
    496238821254
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn very low (on limit)

  20. Pass73,964 miles (+9,968)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,964 miles
    Test number
    362795840275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  21. Pass63,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,996 miles
    Test number
    482103539201
    • 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)

  22. Fail63,996 miles (+10,355)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,996 miles
    Test number
    892292239259
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  23. Pass53,641 miles (+11,540)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,641 miles
    Test number
    370087628465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,101 miles (+11,663)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,101 miles
    Test number
    330444917227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,438 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,438 miles
    Test number
    211575736223
    • NoteN/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD LOOKS TO BE WEARING VERY LOW

Questions about N5 PHB

Does N5 PHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N5 PHB expired on 6 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N5 PHB?
The MOT on N5 PHB expired on 6 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N5 PHB done?
N5 PHB was recorded at 150,523 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 7,516 miles a year.
Has N5 PHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 PHB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on N5 PHB 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 N5 PHB find?
N5 PHB passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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