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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

S15 KTEMOT history

S15 KTE is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 2 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
128,234 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 KTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 KTE was last recorded at 128,234 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,563 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,671 miles
Average per year
5,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,234 miles
  • 2025 – 126,563 miles
  • 2024 – 124,520 miles
  • 2023 – 120,089 miles
  • 2019 – 109,263 miles
  • 2018 – 105,899 miles
  • 2017 – 100,367 miles
  • 2015 – 89,452 miles
  • 2014 – 81,207 miles
  • 2013 – 73,135 miles
  • 2012 – 66,171 miles
  • 2011 – 58,810 miles
  • 2010 – 52,410 miles
  • 2009 – 44,444 miles
  • 2008 – 34,304 miles
  • 2007 – 25,663 miles
  • 2006 – 12,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,234 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Inner wing inner (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Lower under tray and top covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,234 miles (+1,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,234 miles
    Test number
    939342683876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Inner wing inner (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass126,563 miles (+2,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,563 miles
    Test number
    847468555765
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass124,520 miles (+4,431)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,520 miles
    Test number
    374681684065
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,089 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,089 miles
    Test number
    647049187936
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryLower under tray and top covers fitted

  5. Fail120,086 miles (+10,823)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,086 miles
    Test number
    874439754135
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible spring mounting (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryLower under tray and top covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake calliper component missing /outer spring retainer
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components heavily corroded

  6. Pass109,263 miles (+3,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,263 miles
    Test number
    626012139639
    • AdvisoryLower under tray fitted

  7. Pass105,899 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,899 miles
    Test number
    990859452025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail105,899 miles (+5,532)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,899 miles
    Test number
    618315674391
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass100,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,367 miles
    Test number
    196807348891
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail100,367 miles (+10,915)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,367 miles
    Test number
    579912608609
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass89,452 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,452 miles
    Test number
    917878185185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail89,451 miles (+8,244)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,451 miles
    Test number
    928957985127
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass81,207 miles (+8,072)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,207 miles
    Test number
    699722364147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,135 miles (+6,964)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,135 miles
    Test number
    698199373128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,171 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,171 miles
    Test number
    165320682144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,810 miles (+6,400)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,810 miles
    Test number
    459808871114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,410 miles (+7,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,410 miles
    Test number
    373235670158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass44,444 miles (+10,140)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,444 miles
    Test number
    250802669132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,304 miles (+8,641)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,304 miles
    Test number
    932769398116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,663 miles
    Test number
    431711897153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,663 miles (+12,863)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,663 miles
    Test number
    971750197149
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass12,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    12,800 miles
    Test number
    143980236480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 KTE

Does S15 KTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 KTE is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 KTE?
The MOT on S15 KTE is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 KTE done?
S15 KTE was recorded at 128,234 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,698 miles a year.
Has S15 KTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 KTE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S15 KTE 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 KTE find?
S15 KTE passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *inner wing inner; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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