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BMW Z4

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,997 cc

NSU 181MOT history

NSU 181 is a white petrol BMW Z4 first used on 20 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 38,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

NSU 181 white BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
38,911 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSU 181
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSU 181 was last recorded at 38,911 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,424 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,487 miles
Average per year
2,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,911 miles
  • 2024 – 32,145 miles
  • 2023 – 27,758 miles
  • 2022 – 25,173 miles
  • 2021 – 18,090 miles
  • 2020 – 16,902 miles
  • 2019 – 15,881 miles
  • 2018 – 14,452 miles
  • 2017 – 12,374 miles
  • 2016 – 9,676 miles
  • 2015 – 7,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,911 miles

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,911 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    38,911 miles
    Test number
    131926342917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,424 miles (+4,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    36,424 miles
    Test number
    223909912573
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts Heavily Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass32,145 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    32,145 miles
    Test number
    300160345257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.35.19 y rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.35.19 y rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail32,145 miles (+4,387)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,145 miles
    Test number
    483647387235
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from catalyst to centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.35.19 y rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.35.19 y rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass27,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    27,758 miles
    Test number
    834311261548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail27,758 miles (+2,585)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,758 miles
    Test number
    812561689143
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass25,173 miles (+7,083)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    25,173 miles
    Test number
    218109121300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,090 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    18,090 miles
    Test number
    877228550569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,902 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    16,902 miles
    Test number
    149985947970
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail16,860 miles (+979)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,860 miles
    Test number
    100194853799
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass15,881 miles (+1,429)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    15,881 miles
    Test number
    178390753005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass14,452 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    14,452 miles
    Test number
    400372032706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,354 miles (+1,980)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,354 miles
    Test number
    342575321972
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  14. Pass12,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    12,374 miles
    Test number
    398754185664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail12,349 miles (+2,673)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,349 miles
    Test number
    311188873176
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front and Rear (6.3.4a)

  16. Pass9,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    9,676 miles
    Test number
    192479676829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail9,676 miles (+2,037)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,676 miles
    Test number
    696077855689
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass7,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    7,639 miles
    Test number
    295943905400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NSU 181

What vehicle is registration NSU 181 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSU 181 on a white petrol BMW Z4 first used on 20 Apr 2012. 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 NSU 181 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NSU 181 is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on NSU 181?
The MOT on NSU 181 is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NSU 181 done?
NSU 181 was recorded at 38,911 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,937 miles a year.
Has NSU 181 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSU 181 has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on NSU 181 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 NSU 181 find?
NSU 181 passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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