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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

R16 BGWMOT history

R16 BGW is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 7 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2023.

R16 BGW grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2024
Mileage
132,429 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 BGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 BGW was last recorded at 132,429 miles on 16 Dec 2023, 2,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,064 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,365 miles
Average per year
7,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,429 miles
  • 2022 – 130,064 miles
  • 2021 – 126,396 miles
  • 2020 – 120,859 miles
  • 2019 – 109,324 miles
  • 2018 – 95,895 miles
  • 2017 – 91,749 miles
  • 2016 – 85,210 miles
  • 2015 – 82,014 miles
  • 2014 – 72,553 miles
  • 2013 – 63,810 miles
  • 2012 – 53,115 miles
  • 2011 – 43,995 miles
  • 2010 – 33,737 miles
  • 2009 – 21,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,429 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,429 miles (+2,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,429 miles
    Test number
    568459101937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,064 miles (+3,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,064 miles
    Test number
    903660088507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass126,396 miles (+5,537)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,396 miles
    Test number
    275295763835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass120,859 miles (+11,535)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,859 miles
    Test number
    228301345536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,324 miles (+13,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,324 miles
    Test number
    691927561622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,895 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,895 miles
    Test number
    209479166912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort low

  7. Fail95,895 miles (+3,871)4 major2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,895 miles
    Test number
    611266999337
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort low

  8. Pass92,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,024 miles
    Test number
    568285601687
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail92,024 miles (+275)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,024 miles
    Test number
    737100644703
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass91,749 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,749 miles
    Test number
    702222027000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,210 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,210 miles
    Test number
    968567678033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,014 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,014 miles
    Test number
    340664667202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Fail82,005 miles (+9,452)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,005 miles
    Test number
    360743526279
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass72,553 miles (+8,743)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,553 miles
    Test number
    946909134265
    • NoteRear silencer of exhuast support bracket broken
    • NoteTraction control light on at time of test

  15. Pass63,810 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,810 miles
    Test number
    518665033236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp water ingress

  16. Fail63,810 miles (+10,695)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,810 miles
    Test number
    756874033294
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp water ingress

  17. Pass53,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,115 miles
    Test number
    299285672231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,115 miles (+9,120)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,115 miles
    Test number
    737025572240
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,995 miles (+10,258)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,995 miles
    Test number
    888352331382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,737 miles (+11,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,737 miles
    Test number
    440787150329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass21,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,889 miles
    Test number
    123827309319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about R16 BGW

Does R16 BGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 BGW expired on 15 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 BGW?
The MOT on R16 BGW expired on 15 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 BGW done?
R16 BGW was recorded at 132,429 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2023, an average of 7,831 miles a year.
Has R16 BGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 BGW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on R16 BGW 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 R16 BGW find?
R16 BGW passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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