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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

N900 FRLMOT history

N900 FRL is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 9 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 76,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,699 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N900 FRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N900 FRL was last recorded at 76,699 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 9,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,275 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,424 miles
Average per year
2,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,699 miles
  • 2025 – 67,275 miles
  • 2024 – 67,067 miles
  • 2023 – 66,253 miles
  • 2022 – 65,899 miles
  • 2021 – 65,511 miles
  • 2019 – 65,494 miles
  • 2018 – 64,561 miles
  • 2017 – 62,535 miles
  • 2016 – 60,802 miles
  • 2015 – 58,997 miles
  • 2014 – 56,890 miles
  • 2013 – 51,930 miles
  • 2011 – 44,493 miles
  • 2010 – 36,680 miles
  • 2009 – 34,280 miles
  • 2008 – 28,842 miles
  • 2007 – 26,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,699 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Advise all shocker casings corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Advise windscreen

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,699 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,699 miles
    Test number
    615487557534
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,699 miles (+9,424)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,699 miles
    Test number
    253687077298
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,275 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,275 miles
    Test number
    969806128120
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise headlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play os steering arm
    • AdvisoryAdvise windscreen

  4. Fail67,275 miles (+208)2 repaired15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,275 miles
    Test number
    471293161952
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise headlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play os steering arm
    • AdvisoryAdvise windscreen

  5. Pass67,067 miles (+3)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,067 miles
    Test number
    793664888209
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front parts of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise head lights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAdvise os steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryAdvise windscreen

  6. Fail67,064 miles (+811)1 dangerous2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,064 miles
    Test number
    682371768110
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front parts of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise headlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAdvise os steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryAdvise windscreen

  7. Pass66,253 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,253 miles
    Test number
    714185581064
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise head lights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAdvise windscreen

  8. Fail66,253 miles (+354)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,253 miles
    Test number
    525941215752
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise head lights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAdvise windscreen

  9. Pass65,899 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,899 miles
    Test number
    459305526973
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail65,896 miles (+385)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,896 miles
    Test number
    771074849463
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,511 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,511 miles
    Test number
    221290239969
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail65,511 miles (+17)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,511 miles
    Test number
    256108207380
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass65,494 miles (+933)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,494 miles
    Test number
    492533920531
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass64,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,561 miles
    Test number
    762203904094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,561 miles (+2,026)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,561 miles
    Test number
    371300809964
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass62,535 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,535 miles
    Test number
    819652557600
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail62,534 miles (+1,732)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,534 miles
    Test number
    378571912465
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass60,802 miles (+1,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,802 miles
    Test number
    995240790823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass58,997 miles (+2,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,997 miles
    Test number
    378674455005
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass56,890 miles (+4,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,890 miles
    Test number
    857857254038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass51,930 miles (+3)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,930 miles
    Test number
    129578853039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S & N/S FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

  22. Fail51,927 miles (+7,434)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,927 miles
    Test number
    426217053044
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S & N/S FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

  23. Pass44,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,493 miles
    Test number
    257527541358
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail44,487 miles (+7,807)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,487 miles
    Test number
    388457841303
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass36,680 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,680 miles
    Test number
    314715890451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,280 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,280 miles
    Test number
    400095619376
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f fog light cracked
    • NoteN/s/f rear w/bone bush has very slight movement in rubber
    • NoteO/s/f rear w/bone bush has very slight movement in rubber

  27. Fail34,280 miles (+5,438)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,280 miles
    Test number
    853485419399
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteN/s/f fog light cracked
    • NoteN/s/f rear w/bone bush has very slight movement in rubber
    • NoteN/s/r disc face corroded
    • NoteO/s/f rear w/bone bush has very slight movement in rubber

  28. Pass28,842 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,842 miles
    Test number
    882104728307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,743 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,743 miles
    Test number
    363783017341
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc showing deterioration.

  30. Fail26,743 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,743 miles
    Test number
    751042617315
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc showing deterioration.

Questions about N900 FRL

Does N900 FRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N900 FRL is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on N900 FRL?
The MOT on N900 FRL is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N900 FRL done?
N900 FRL was recorded at 76,699 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 2,662 miles a year.
Has N900 FRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N900 FRL has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on N900 FRL 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 N900 FRL find?
N900 FRL passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside front headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip in swept area.

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