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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

S16 ESYMOT history

S16 ESY is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 22 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 125,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,626 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 ESY
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
22 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 ESY was last recorded at 125,626 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,626 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,626 miles
  • 2025 – 124,427 miles
  • 2024 – 122,681 miles
  • 2023 – 121,336 miles
  • 2022 – 115,053 miles
  • 2021 – 112,810 miles
  • 2020 – 109,202 miles
  • 2019 – 100,026 miles
  • 2018 – 93,837 miles
  • 2017 – 84,550 miles
  • 2016 – 75,264 miles
  • 2015 – 68,350 miles
  • 2014 – 67,247 miles
  • 2013 – 62,115 miles
  • 2012 – 57,275 miles
  • 2011 – 51,392 miles
  • 2010 – 45,910 miles
  • 2009 – 41,150 miles
  • 2008 – 35,638 miles
  • 2007 – 27,709 miles
  • 2006 – 17,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,626 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe showings signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front half)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front half)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,626 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,626 miles
    Test number
    712656912067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe showings signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail125,626 miles (+1,199)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,626 miles
    Test number
    892126592413
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Auxiliary Belt Perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe showings signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass124,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,427 miles
    Test number
    286050063651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail124,427 miles (+1,746)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,427 miles
    Test number
    935125049479
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass122,681 miles (+1,345)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,681 miles
    Test number
    254571844200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass121,336 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,336 miles
    Test number
    123280946449
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front half) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front half) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail121,336 miles (+6,283)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,336 miles
    Test number
    793101957831
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both pipes in front of back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front half) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front half) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,053 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,053 miles
    Test number
    441915062187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,810 miles (+3,608)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,810 miles
    Test number
    779401270997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,202 miles
    Test number
    205972755231
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail109,202 miles (+9,176)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,202 miles
    Test number
    791511413923
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass100,026 miles (+6,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,026 miles
    Test number
    294071755547
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass93,837 miles (+9,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,837 miles
    Test number
    609498721842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass84,550 miles (+9,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,550 miles
    Test number
    784786833493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass75,264 miles (+6,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,264 miles
    Test number
    545914838889
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange bolts corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail68,350 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,350 miles
    Test number
    299466665023
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass68,350 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,350 miles
    Test number
    635856365052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,247 miles
    Test number
    706825994239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,247 miles (+5,132)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,247 miles
    Test number
    457505894227
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass62,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,115 miles
    Test number
    115708293271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,115 miles (+4,840)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,115 miles
    Test number
    367838493227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass57,275 miles (+5,883)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,275 miles
    Test number
    458768352240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,392 miles
    Test number
    717833411229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail51,392 miles (+5,482)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,392 miles
    Test number
    737363111260
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass45,910 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,910 miles
    Test number
    543972320278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,892 miles (+4,742)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,892 miles
    Test number
    314991820289
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass41,150 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,150 miles
    Test number
    693210949210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,149 miles (+5,511)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,149 miles
    Test number
    572538739285
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass35,638 miles (+7,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,638 miles
    Test number
    371925718201
    • 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)

  30. Pass27,709 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,709 miles
    Test number
    302023017497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail27,400 miles (+10,115)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,400 miles
    Test number
    770378807294
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  32. Pass17,285 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,285 miles
    Test number
    843987836284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass17,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,247 miles
    Test number
    381005106431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 ESY

Does S16 ESY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 ESY is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 ESY?
The MOT on S16 ESY is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 ESY done?
S16 ESY was recorded at 125,626 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,485 miles a year.
Has S16 ESY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 ESY has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 ESY 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 ESY find?
S16 ESY passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe showings signs of corrosion.

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