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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

R16 DDRMOT history

R16 DDR is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 10 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 120,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,203 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 DDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 DDR was last recorded at 120,203 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2017: 101,013 miles, lower than 106,993 miles on 14 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,199 miles · 11 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,203 miles
  • 2025 – 119,333 miles
  • 2024 – 118,169 miles
  • 2023 – 116,108 miles
  • 2022 – 114,551 miles
  • 2021 – 111,470 miles
  • 2019 – 109,443 miles
  • 2018 – 103,375 miles
  • 2017 – 101,014 miles
  • 2015 – 106,993 miles
  • 2014 – 99,042 miles
  • 2013 – 95,913 miles
  • 2012 – 88,332 miles
  • 2011 – 82,954 miles
  • 2010 – 70,802 miles
  • 2009 – 60,812 miles
  • 2008 – 46,228 miles
  • 2007 – 30,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,203 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,203 miles (+4)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,203 miles
    Test number
    312598399010
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  2. Fail120,199 miles (+866)6 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,199 miles
    Test number
    984443231361
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,333 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,333 miles
    Test number
    487468847031
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy and has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides offside worse
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail119,333 miles (+1,164)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,333 miles
    Test number
    155968828013
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy and has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides offside worse
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass118,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,169 miles
    Test number
    442733560440
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail118,169 miles (+2,061)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,169 miles
    Test number
    574744378481
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass116,108 miles (+1,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,108 miles
    Test number
    571847111683
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass114,551 miles (+3,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,551 miles
    Test number
    390051249537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass111,470 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    111,470 miles
    Test number
    220127663625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,463 miles (+2,020)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,463 miles
    Test number
    492156074729
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass109,443 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,443 miles
    Test number
    958321760953
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail109,442 miles (+6,067)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,442 miles
    Test number
    150222668844
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass103,375 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,375 miles
    Test number
    924193348610
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail103,375 miles (+2,361)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,375 miles
    Test number
    468597479089
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass101,014 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,014 miles
    Test number
    956730673316
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slight blow

  16. Fail101,013 miles (-5,980)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,013 miles
    Test number
    581966563353
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slight blow

  17. Pass106,993 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,993 miles
    Test number
    323902597338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail106,993 miles (+7,951)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,993 miles
    Test number
    829801139010
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass99,042 miles (+13)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,042 miles
    Test number
    636188984243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front wiper juddering

  20. Fail99,029 miles (+3,116)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,029 miles
    Test number
    166027584269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front wiper juddering

  21. Pass95,913 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,913 miles
    Test number
    139160393221
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber dust covers detached

  22. Fail95,912 miles (+7,580)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,912 miles
    Test number
    207687983237
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber dust covers detached

  23. Pass88,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,332 miles
    Test number
    115057872271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail88,332 miles (+5,378)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,332 miles
    Test number
    426487672240
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass82,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,954 miles
    Test number
    267236281230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail82,954 miles (+12,152)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,954 miles
    Test number
    105446281201
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass70,802 miles (+9,990)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    301187050241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass60,812 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,812 miles
    Test number
    664778159236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteThe tracking is out

  29. Fail60,812 miles (+14,584)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,812 miles
    Test number
    824028959269
    • DangerousNearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteThe tracking is out

  30. Pass46,228 miles (+16,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,228 miles
    Test number
    682570868242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass30,215 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,215 miles
    Test number
    573009647287
    • NoteWipers smearing

  32. Fail30,215 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,215 miles
    Test number
    794709447267
    • FailureCoil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteWipers smearing

Questions about R16 DDR

Does R16 DDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 DDR is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 DDR?
The MOT on R16 DDR is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 DDR done?
R16 DDR was recorded at 120,203 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 4,793 miles a year.
Has R16 DDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 DDR has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 DDR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R16 DDR find?
R16 DDR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy; offside rear outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 1 more.

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