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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

S16 AXLMOT history

S16 AXL is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 59,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
59,102 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 AXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 AXL was last recorded at 59,102 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,075 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
1,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,102 miles
  • 2024 – 59,001 miles
  • 2023 – 58,446 miles
  • 2022 – 57,996 miles
  • 2021 – 57,950 miles
  • 2020 – 56,693 miles
  • 2019 – 53,984 miles
  • 2018 – 50,024 miles
  • 2017 – 46,954 miles
  • 2016 – 43,972 miles
  • 2015 – 40,903 miles
  • 2014 – 39,884 miles
  • 2013 – 38,841 miles
  • 2012 – 38,611 miles
  • 2011 – 36,761 miles
  • 2010 – 31,808 miles
  • 2009 – 28,765 miles
  • 2008 – 26,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,102 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,102 miles (+27)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    59,102 miles
    Test number
    473752196730
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Fail59,075 miles (+74)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,075 miles
    Test number
    396072479096
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass59,001 miles (+555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    59,001 miles
    Test number
    602660917085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,446 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    58,446 miles
    Test number
    306455347041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail58,287 miles (+291)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,287 miles
    Test number
    696252084053
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on.

  6. Pass57,996 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,996 miles
    Test number
    244662497516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,950 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,950 miles
    Test number
    803896117737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,693 miles
    Test number
    832115764638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail56,693 miles (+2,709)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,693 miles
    Test number
    506139199045
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass53,984 miles (+3,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,984 miles
    Test number
    243464749757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass50,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,024 miles
    Test number
    239982952898
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 under 1.70mm--requires replacing (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail50,024 miles (+3,070)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,024 miles
    Test number
    721101483537
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 under 1.70mm--requires replacing (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass46,954 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,954 miles
    Test number
    942240610358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,972 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,972 miles
    Test number
    492849000435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,903 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,903 miles
    Test number
    587986275083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,884 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,884 miles
    Test number
    759846274019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,841 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,841 miles
    Test number
    128404663459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,611 miles (+1,850)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,611 miles
    Test number
    187704772061
    • NoteSlight movment nearside front suspension arm bush

  19. Pass36,761 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,761 miles
    Test number
    866715281035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,808 miles (+3,043)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,808 miles
    Test number
    300009980094
    • NoteFront disc pads low o/s & n/s.
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges o/s & n/s.
    • NoteRear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge will soon need changing.
    • NoteRear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

  21. Pass28,765 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,765 miles
    Test number
    270934389050
    • NoteRear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.Front disc pads getting low.

  22. Fail28,763 miles (+1,966)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,763 miles
    Test number
    904882489055
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.Front disc pads getting low.

  23. Pass26,797 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,797 miles
    Test number
    400206588089
    • NoteFront pads low,

Questions about S16 AXL

Does S16 AXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 AXL is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S16 AXL?
The MOT on S16 AXL is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 AXL done?
S16 AXL was recorded at 59,102 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 1,826 miles a year.
Has S16 AXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 AXL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 AXL 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 S16 AXL find?
S16 AXL passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades; both rear shock absorbers corroded; macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension struts, and 1 more.

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