BMW Z4
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc
S16 BRFMOT history
S16 BRF is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,347 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 91,347 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,267 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S16 BRF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z4
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S16 BRF was last recorded at 91,347 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,347 miles · 4 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,267 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 91,347 miles
- 2023 – 90,952 miles
- 2022 – 89,630 miles
- 2021 – 86,498 miles
- 2020 – 83,778 miles
- 2018 – 82,451 miles
- 2017 – 73,647 miles
- 2015 – 60,448 miles
- 2014 – 57,071 miles
- 2012 – 50,814 miles
- 2011 – 49,462 miles
- 2010 – 38,201 miles
- 2009 – 25,461 miles
- 2008 – 17,616 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,347 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency low in comparison to nearside but within permitted guidelinesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Headlamp not working on main beam
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,347 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 91,347 miles
- Test number
- 511679947078
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency low in comparison to nearside but within permitted guidelines
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail91,347 miles1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,347 miles
- Test number
- 346005562977
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency low in comparison to nearside but within permitted guidelines
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail91,347 miles (+395)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,347 miles
- Test number
- 831973141214
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency low in comparison to nearside but within permitted mot guidelines
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass90,952 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 90,952 miles
- Test number
- 538277566599
- MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Fail90,952 miles (+1,322)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,952 miles
- Test number
- 837906245653
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Pass89,630 miles (+3,132)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 89,630 miles
- Test number
- 741957605150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,498 miles (+2,720)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 86,498 miles
- Test number
- 659659040642
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass83,778 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 83,778 miles
- Test number
- 740228297179
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail83,778 miles (+1,327)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,778 miles
- Test number
- 340540549547
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass82,451 miles (+8,804)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 82,451 miles
- Test number
- 654350331086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,647 miles (+13,199)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 73,647 miles
- Test number
- 466100565564
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass60,448 miles (+26)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 60,448 miles
- Test number
- 308357919674
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail60,422 miles (+3,351)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,422 miles
- Test number
- 291574445920
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass57,071 miles (+6,257)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 57,071 miles
- Test number
- 949325894236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,814 miles (+1,352)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 50,814 miles
- Test number
- 736595842399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,462 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 49,462 miles
- Test number
- 726904181262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,462 miles (+2,161)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,462 miles
- Test number
- 527243081248
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,301 miles (+5)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 47,301 miles
- Test number
- 455219481081
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteRear discs worn corroded on outer edges
- NoteSlight gearbox oil leak from output shaft seal
Fail47,296 miles (+9,095)1 failure2 repaired6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,296 miles
- Test number
- 478927381070
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteRear discs worn corroded on outer edges
- NoteSlight gearbox oil leak from output shaft seal
Pass38,201 miles (+12,740)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 38,201 miles
- Test number
- 832841700131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 25,461 miles
- Test number
- 560305159042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,458 miles (+7,842)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,458 miles
- Test number
- 374615159078
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass17,616 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 17,616 miles
- Test number
- 992756758046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S16 BRF
- Does S16 BRF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S16 BRF expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S16 BRF?
- The MOT on S16 BRF expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S16 BRF done?
- S16 BRF was recorded at 91,347 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 4,267 miles a year.
- Has S16 BRF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S16 BRF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on S16 BRF 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 BRF find?
- S16 BRF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: offside parking brake efficiency low in comparison to nearside but within permitted guidelines; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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