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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S16 MEHMOT history

S16 MEH is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 6 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 84,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

S16 MEH grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,542 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 MEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 MEH was last recorded at 84,542 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,470 miles · 16 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
3,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,542 miles
  • 2021 – 84,470 miles
  • 2019 – 83,660 miles
  • 2018 – 80,548 miles
  • 2017 – 75,755 miles
  • 2016 – 65,809 miles
  • 2015 – 64,178 miles
  • 2014 – 59,814 miles
  • 2013 – 48,808 miles
  • 2012 – 42,559 miles
  • 2011 – 33,796 miles
  • 2010 – 31,652 miles
  • 2009 – 22,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,542 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,542 miles (+72)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,542 miles
    Test number
    242300075326
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass84,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,470 miles
    Test number
    849395204552
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail84,470 miles (+810)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,470 miles
    Test number
    590734811749
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring is snapped driving the car will cause further damage as spring is rubbing tyre and could puncture tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass83,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,660 miles
    Test number
    245462462247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail83,660 miles (+3,112)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,660 miles
    Test number
    131359537683
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,548 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,548 miles
    Test number
    562299120167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,547 miles (+4,792)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,547 miles
    Test number
    815804567367
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass75,755 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,755 miles
    Test number
    738787862899
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail75,753 miles (+9,944)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,753 miles
    Test number
    350730533238
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass65,809 miles (+1,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,809 miles
    Test number
    728211393103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass64,178 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    699932573898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,814 miles
    Test number
    267775764254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,814 miles (+2,855)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,814 miles
    Test number
    948835264232
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass56,959 miles (+8,151)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,959 miles
    Test number
    207636134176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner shoulders

  15. Pass48,808 miles (+6,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,808 miles
    Test number
    917767633195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass42,559 miles (+8,763)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,559 miles
    Test number
    558899632168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,796 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,796 miles
    Test number
    317739531113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,652 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,652 miles
    Test number
    470707440306
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass31,652 miles (+9,105)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,652 miles
    Test number
    542437840331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,547 miles
    Test number
    144681439352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 MEH

Does S16 MEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 MEH is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 MEH?
The MOT on S16 MEH is valid until 6 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 MEH done?
S16 MEH was recorded at 84,542 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,790 miles a year.
Has S16 MEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 MEH has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S16 MEH 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 MEH find?
S16 MEH passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: central front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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