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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

S18 TAEMOT history

S18 TAE is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
91,779 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 TAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 TAE was last recorded at 91,779 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,166 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
613 miles
Average per year
4,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,779 miles
  • 2025 – 91,166 miles
  • 2024 – 91,074 miles
  • 2023 – 90,984 miles
  • 2022 – 90,532 miles
  • 2021 – 89,623 miles
  • 2019 – 88,187 miles
  • 2018 – 83,424 miles
  • 2016 – 77,704 miles
  • 2014 – 69,728 miles
  • 2013 – 60,146 miles
  • 2012 – 53,287 miles
  • 2011 – 48,809 miles
  • 2010 – 38,621 miles
  • 2009 – 29,781 miles
  • 2008 – 22,685 miles
  • 2007 – 17,179 miles
  • 2006 – 11,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,779 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,779 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    91,779 miles
    Test number
    403043927077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,166 miles (+92)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    91,166 miles
    Test number
    558135167694
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass91,074 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,074 miles
    Test number
    895289354614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,984 miles (+452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,984 miles
    Test number
    612783138360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass90,532 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,532 miles
    Test number
    823878770279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,623 miles (+1,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,623 miles
    Test number
    794783457880
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass88,187 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,187 miles
    Test number
    414191420451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,633 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,633 miles
    Test number
    315398906985
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail86,632 miles (+3,208)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,632 miles
    Test number
    859524254057
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass83,424 miles (+5,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,424 miles
    Test number
    848927609722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass77,704 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,704 miles
    Test number
    248205402735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,981 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,981 miles
    Test number
    645483653901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,728 miles (+9,582)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,728 miles
    Test number
    655121024381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,146 miles (+6,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,146 miles
    Test number
    426100133404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass53,287 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,287 miles
    Test number
    616637602304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,809 miles
    Test number
    697088601386
    • 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)
  17. Fail48,809 miles (+10,188)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,809 miles
    Test number
    678768101376
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
  18. Pass38,621 miles (+8,840)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,621 miles
    Test number
    880276410390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,781 miles (+7,096)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,781 miles
    Test number
    804067819317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,685 miles (+5,506)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,685 miles
    Test number
    974685528354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge to zero mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge to zero mm
  21. Pass17,179 miles (+5,420)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,179 miles
    Test number
    402591637483
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  22. Pass11,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,759 miles
    Test number
    771518926332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 TAE

Does S18 TAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 TAE is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 TAE?
The MOT on S18 TAE 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 S18 TAE done?
S18 TAE was recorded at 91,779 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 4,120 miles a year.
Has S18 TAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 TAE has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on S18 TAE 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 TAE find?
S18 TAE passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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