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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

R16 SPRMOT history

R16 SPR is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 21 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

R16 SPR blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,405 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 SPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 SPR was last recorded at 104,405 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,255 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
4,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,405 miles
  • 2025 – 97,811 miles
  • 2024 – 96,008 miles
  • 2023 – 94,487 miles
  • 2022 – 93,708 miles
  • 2021 – 91,474 miles
  • 2019 – 88,991 miles
  • 2018 – 85,646 miles
  • 2017 – 80,742 miles
  • 2016 – 77,469 miles
  • 2015 – 69,188 miles
  • 2014 – 60,919 miles
  • 2013 – 51,790 miles
  • 2012 – 45,181 miles
  • 2011 – 38,055 miles
  • 2010 – 31,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,405 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,405 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,405 miles
    Test number
    485484976706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,255 miles (+6,444)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,255 miles
    Test number
    516289735312
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass97,811 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,811 miles
    Test number
    376300146008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
  4. Fail97,811 miles (+1,803)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,811 miles
    Test number
    787251488790
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
  5. Pass96,008 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,008 miles
    Test number
    679911632831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,487 miles (+779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,487 miles
    Test number
    201790522422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass93,708 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,708 miles
    Test number
    743519505937
    • 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))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail93,706 miles (+2,232)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,706 miles
    Test number
    217577591389
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass91,474 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,474 miles
    Test number
    202116186566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,991 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,991 miles
    Test number
    438529496178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,646 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,646 miles
    Test number
    109875958558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,643 miles (+4,901)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,643 miles
    Test number
    866912436380
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  13. Pass80,742 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,742 miles
    Test number
    269866505403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,469 miles (+8,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,469 miles
    Test number
    852596644414
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass69,188 miles (+8,269)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,188 miles
    Test number
    598327665148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteVarious steel brake pipes rusting
  16. Pass60,919 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,919 miles
    Test number
    236391284110
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  17. Fail60,916 miles (+9,126)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,916 miles
    Test number
    256847374187
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  18. Pass51,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,790 miles
    Test number
    235216673159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,790 miles (+6,609)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,790 miles
    Test number
    989946473151
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass45,181 miles (+7,126)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,181 miles
    Test number
    309632312203
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear coil spring broken at lower end but seated correctly
  21. Pass38,055 miles (+6,266)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,055 miles
    Test number
    408603811263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,789 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,789 miles
    Test number
    204227410239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  23. Pass31,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,789 miles
    Test number
    303237410490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 SPR

Does R16 SPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 SPR is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 SPR?
The MOT on R16 SPR is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 SPR done?
R16 SPR was recorded at 104,405 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,661 miles a year.
Has R16 SPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 SPR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 SPR 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 SPR find?
R16 SPR passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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