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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

S20 PBSMOT history

S20 PBS is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 6 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2025
Mileage
101,306 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 PBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 PBS was last recorded at 101,306 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 9,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,094 miles · 7 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
9,212 miles
Average per year
4,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,306 miles
  • 2022 – 92,094 miles
  • 2021 – 90,619 miles
  • 2019 – 73,964 miles
  • 2018 – 63,620 miles
  • 2017 – 61,725 miles
  • 2016 – 58,391 miles
  • 2015 – 55,133 miles
  • 2014 – 54,246 miles
  • 2013 – 52,589 miles
  • 2012 – 51,573 miles
  • 2011 – 49,999 miles
  • 2010 – 45,720 miles
  • 2009 – 39,381 miles
  • 2008 – 35,240 miles
  • 2006 – 27,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,306 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,306 miles
    Test number
    143770053978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,306 miles (+9,212)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,306 miles
    Test number
    304208142167
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass92,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,094 miles
    Test number
    333166728438
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail92,094 miles (+1,475)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,094 miles
    Test number
    796062250416
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass90,619 miles (+6,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,619 miles
    Test number
    180854225500
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail83,655 miles (+9,691)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,655 miles
    Test number
    875160815746
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle front 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  7. Pass73,964 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,964 miles
    Test number
    121866006949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,962 miles (+10,342)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,962 miles
    Test number
    203395900175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass63,620 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,620 miles
    Test number
    154885130386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,725 miles (+3,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,725 miles
    Test number
    291844808015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass58,391 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,391 miles
    Test number
    387170260666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,133 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    295289335419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,246 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,246 miles
    Test number
    637522544138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,589 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,589 miles
    Test number
    688146453102
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail52,589 miles (+1,016)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,589 miles
    Test number
    367016753183
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass51,573 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,573 miles
    Test number
    109403252189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,999 miles (+4,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,999 miles
    Test number
    627124021193
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass45,720 miles (+1,270)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,720 miles
    Test number
    554311530139
    • NoteUnable to check inside brake pads

  19. Pass44,450 miles (+5,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,450 miles
    Test number
    704165700086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass39,381 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,381 miles
    Test number
    181459509037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,240 miles (+7,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,240 miles
    Test number
    934049008089
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass27,970 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,970 miles
    Test number
    910395956317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,940 miles2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,940 miles
    Test number
    593983356382
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S20 PBS

Does S20 PBS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S20 PBS expired on 22 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S20 PBS?
The MOT on S20 PBS expired on 22 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S20 PBS done?
S20 PBS was recorded at 101,306 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 4,230 miles a year.
Has S20 PBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 PBS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S20 PBS 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 S20 PBS find?
S20 PBS passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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