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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

S14 GDKMOT history

S14 GDK is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 18 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,771 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 GDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S14 GDK was last recorded at 115,771 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 2,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,613 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2,158 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,771 miles
  • 2025 – 113,613 miles
  • 2024 – 110,528 miles
  • 2023 – 105,549 miles
  • 2022 – 102,826 miles
  • 2021 – 99,003 miles
  • 2020 – 94,650 miles
  • 2019 – 86,571 miles
  • 2018 – 78,656 miles
  • 2017 – 72,301 miles
  • 2016 – 67,036 miles
  • 2015 – 61,066 miles
  • 2014 – 55,147 miles
  • 2013 – 50,572 miles
  • 2012 – 40,995 miles
  • 2011 – 32,465 miles
  • 2010 – 29,167 miles
  • 2009 – 23,850 miles
  • 2008 – 17,497 miles
  • 2007 – 13,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,771 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front top mount bush's splitting and has movement
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,771 miles (+2,158)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,771 miles
    Test number
    579432789398
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mount bush's splitting and has movement
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass113,613 miles (+3,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,613 miles
    Test number
    987147454137
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLoose floormat removed from behind pedals
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

  3. Pass110,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,528 miles
    Test number
    670300857556
    • AdvisoryRear axle has minor surface rust
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection of suspension components

  4. Fail110,528 miles (+4,979)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,528 miles
    Test number
    731150540112
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has minor surface rust
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection of suspension components

  5. Pass105,549 miles (+2,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,549 miles
    Test number
    998517332025
    • AdvisoryLoose floormat removed from behind pedals
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

  6. Pass102,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,826 miles
    Test number
    555415473719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,826 miles (+3,823)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,826 miles
    Test number
    787483306103
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass99,003 miles (+4,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,003 miles
    Test number
    894386564805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass94,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,650 miles
    Test number
    971487420536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,650 miles (+8,079)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,650 miles
    Test number
    886718397429
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass86,571 miles (+7,915)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,571 miles
    Test number
    234124002330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,656 miles
    Test number
    154126727344
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail78,656 miles (+6,355)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,656 miles
    Test number
    455601578656
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass72,301 miles (+5,265)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,301 miles
    Test number
    448189762687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,036 miles (+5,970)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,036 miles
    Test number
    719799746159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,066 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,066 miles
    Test number
    105719085501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,147 miles
    Test number
    786092614337
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail55,147 miles (+4,575)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,147 miles
    Test number
    639822414342
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worninner edge

  19. Pass50,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,572 miles
    Test number
    159793313382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,572 miles (+9,577)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,572 miles
    Test number
    705232713321
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass40,995 miles (+8,530)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,995 miles
    Test number
    918715152270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,465 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,465 miles
    Test number
    679146151204
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass32,465 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,465 miles
    Test number
    865166051271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,167 miles (+5,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,167 miles
    Test number
    132232950234
    • 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)

  25. Pass23,850 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,850 miles
    Test number
    461552459289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,497 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,497 miles
    Test number
    901667948224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,543 miles
    Test number
    753050447216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S14 GDK

Does S14 GDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 GDK is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S14 GDK?
The MOT on S14 GDK is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 GDK done?
S14 GDK was recorded at 115,771 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has S14 GDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 GDK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S14 GDK 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 S14 GDK find?
S14 GDK failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 12 more.

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