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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

S15 DROMOT history

S15 DRO is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

S15 DRO black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,890 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 DRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 DRO was last recorded at 97,890 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 5,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,479 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,411 miles
Average per year
4,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,890 miles
  • 2024 – 92,479 miles
  • 2023 – 89,179 miles
  • 2022 – 84,842 miles
  • 2021 – 77,830 miles
  • 2020 – 77,470 miles
  • 2019 – 76,541 miles
  • 2018 – 75,685 miles
  • 2017 – 73,390 miles
  • 2016 – 72,128 miles
  • 2015 – 70,264 miles
  • 2014 – 63,249 miles
  • 2013 – 56,176 miles
  • 2012 – 49,541 miles
  • 2011 – 42,462 miles
  • 2010 – 34,598 miles
  • 2009 – 26,851 miles
  • 2008 – 21,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,890 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Vehicles been undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,890 miles (+5,411)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,890 miles
    Test number
    883630557270
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed
  2. Pass92,479 miles (+3,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,479 miles
    Test number
    951701629592
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles been undersealed
  3. Pass89,179 miles (+4,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,179 miles
    Test number
    742886753547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles been undersealed
  4. Pass84,842 miles (+7,012)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,842 miles
    Test number
    800853601502
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass77,830 miles (+360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,830 miles
    Test number
    854359945350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass77,470 miles (+929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,470 miles
    Test number
    104455924187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass76,541 miles (+856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,541 miles
    Test number
    970374423551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass75,685 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,685 miles
    Test number
    718780368033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,390 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,390 miles
    Test number
    269690167158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,128 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,128 miles
    Test number
    341726110562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    195929385081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,264 miles (+7,015)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    639744985094
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass63,249 miles (+7,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,249 miles
    Test number
    268983084024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass56,176 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,176 miles
    Test number
    936901173032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,541 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,541 miles
    Test number
    218172782013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,462 miles (+7,864)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,462 miles
    Test number
    646355181058
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
  17. Pass34,598 miles (+7,747)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,598 miles
    Test number
    912662670087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly wearing at inner edges
  18. Pass26,851 miles (+5,500)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,851 miles
    Test number
    581948059081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,351 miles
    Test number
    114263868014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 DRO

Does S15 DRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 DRO is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S15 DRO?
The MOT on S15 DRO is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 DRO done?
S15 DRO was recorded at 97,890 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,312 miles a year.
Has S15 DRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 DRO has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on S15 DRO 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 S15 DRO find?
S15 DRO passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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