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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

R16 PESMOT history

R16 PES is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 15 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 62,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

R16 PES grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
62,291 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 PES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 PES was last recorded at 62,291 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,597 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
694 miles
Average per year
2,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,291 miles
  • 2025 – 61,597 miles
  • 2024 – 61,081 miles
  • 2023 – 60,601 miles
  • 2022 – 59,733 miles
  • 2021 – 58,662 miles
  • 2020 – 54,023 miles
  • 2019 – 44,924 miles
  • 2018 – 35,903 miles
  • 2017 – 31,867 miles
  • 2016 – 31,439 miles
  • 2015 – 31,098 miles
  • 2014 – 30,589 miles
  • 2013 – 29,376 miles
  • 2012 – 27,556 miles
  • 2011 – 23,930 miles
  • 2010 – 20,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,291 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,291 miles (+694)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    62,291 miles
    Test number
    783877148195
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack

  2. Pass61,597 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,597 miles
    Test number
    822096877940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake has a slightly reduced effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Fail61,597 miles (+516)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,597 miles
    Test number
    926234823771
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake has a slightly reduced effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Pass61,081 miles (+480)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,081 miles
    Test number
    236588873806
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both fog lamps have water ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort reduced
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,601 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,601 miles
    Test number
    301416995134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake has a reduced effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll road wheels corroded

  6. Fail60,601 miles (+868)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,601 miles
    Test number
    904997613886
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake has a reduced effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll road wheels corroded

  7. Pass59,733 miles (+5)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,733 miles
    Test number
    317144859930
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail59,728 miles (+1,066)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,728 miles
    Test number
    549199974137
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,662 miles (+4,639)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,662 miles
    Test number
    828706112878
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes are slightly out of balance

  10. Pass54,023 miles (+9,099)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,023 miles
    Test number
    781300407347
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,924 miles (+9,021)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,924 miles
    Test number
    843083895495
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  12. Pass35,903 miles (+4,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,903 miles
    Test number
    434243202592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

  13. Pass31,867 miles (+428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,867 miles
    Test number
    473073685904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items
    • AdvisoryFront brakes are slightly out of balance

  14. Pass31,439 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,439 miles
    Test number
    374178986407
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre splitting between tread
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre splitting on inner edge of tread

  15. Fail31,439 miles (+341)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,439 miles
    Test number
    803612058867
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge [tyre worn close to limit of 1.6mm] (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre splitting between tread
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre splitting on inner edge of tread

  16. Pass31,098 miles (+509)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,098 miles
    Test number
    276001425195
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre split / perished between tread and worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre worn close to cords on inner edge and worn low on tread
    • NoteTPM Light on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass30,589 miles (+1,213)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,589 miles
    Test number
    207776824100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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/R Tyre has a cut on the inner edge 20mm long and to the cord
    • NoteO/s/f tyre was less than 0.5bar n/s/f tyre aprox 1.5 bar both rear tyres were below 1.0 bar

  18. Pass29,376 miles (+1,820)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,376 miles
    Test number
    849663323152
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear and n/s/f tyres perishing and cracking up
    • NoteFront brake performance uneven
    • NoteN/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on outer edges,badly worn on inner edges

  19. Pass27,556 miles (+119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,556 miles
    Test number
    377519122137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail27,437 miles (+3,507)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,437 miles
    Test number
    558355122114
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,930 miles (+3,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,930 miles
    Test number
    117685521123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass20,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,363 miles
    Test number
    232670930152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 PES

Does R16 PES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 PES is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 PES?
The MOT on R16 PES is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 PES done?
R16 PES was recorded at 62,291 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,582 miles a year.
Has R16 PES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 PES has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 PES 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 PES find?
R16 PES passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.

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