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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S18 KTHMOT history

S18 KTH is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

S18 KTH black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,220 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 KTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S18 KTH was last recorded at 89,220 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,823 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
397 miles
Average per year
2,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,220 miles
  • 2025 – 88,823 miles
  • 2024 – 88,341 miles
  • 2023 – 88,198 miles
  • 2022 – 87,766 miles
  • 2021 – 87,102 miles
  • 2020 – 86,465 miles
  • 2019 – 85,774 miles
  • 2018 – 84,514 miles
  • 2017 – 83,364 miles
  • 2016 – 80,689 miles
  • 2015 – 78,892 miles
  • 2014 – 76,586 miles
  • 2013 – 72,871 miles
  • 2012 – 71,269 miles
  • 2011 – 67,668 miles
  • 2010 – 61,561 miles
  • 2009 – 56,042 miles
  • 2008 – 46,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,220 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,220 miles (+397)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,220 miles
    Test number
    252550470729
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass88,823 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,823 miles
    Test number
    203677027855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,341 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,341 miles
    Test number
    954797602333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,198 miles (+432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,198 miles
    Test number
    552914750453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass87,766 miles (+664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,766 miles
    Test number
    595433276361
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass87,102 miles (+136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,102 miles
    Test number
    296502471600
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail86,966 miles (+501)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,966 miles
    Test number
    617418710942
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass86,465 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,465 miles
    Test number
    328024172449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,774 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,774 miles
    Test number
    700633277766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail85,774 miles (+1,260)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,774 miles
    Test number
    206893131476
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass84,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,514 miles
    Test number
    741537524662
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly worn on inner edges
  12. Fail84,511 miles (+1,147)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,511 miles
    Test number
    554415905060
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly worn on inner edges
  13. Pass83,364 miles (+2,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,364 miles
    Test number
    179100948755
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass80,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,689 miles
    Test number
    659563591313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,689 miles (+1,797)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,689 miles
    Test number
    426379465527
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  16. Pass78,892 miles (+2,306)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,892 miles
    Test number
    509637795197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front brake sticking slightly
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn
  17. Pass76,586 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,586 miles
    Test number
    235182704240
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail76,586 miles (+3,715)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,586 miles
    Test number
    237842604242
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass72,871 miles (+1,602)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,871 miles
    Test number
    468883903252
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass71,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,269 miles
    Test number
    555760622303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  21. Fail71,268 miles (+3,600)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,268 miles
    Test number
    849750022384
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  22. Pass67,668 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,668 miles
    Test number
    869480321317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Fail67,663 miles (+6,102)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,663 miles
    Test number
    175389311390
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass61,561 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,561 miles
    Test number
    191377980263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,042 miles (+9,853)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,042 miles
    Test number
    454618049292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,189 miles
    Test number
    324625938211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 KTH

Does S18 KTH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 KTH expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 KTH?
The MOT on S18 KTH expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 KTH done?
S18 KTH was recorded at 89,220 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 2,368 miles a year.
Has S18 KTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 KTH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 KTH 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 S18 KTH find?
S18 KTH failed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; rear fog lamp not working, and 2 more.

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