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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

S21 ROAMOT history

S21 ROA is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 15 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 122,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,188 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 ROA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 ROA was last recorded at 122,188 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,657 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
531 miles
Average per year
4,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,188 miles
  • 2024 – 121,657 miles
  • 2023 – 121,457 miles
  • 2022 – 118,850 miles
  • 2021 – 117,030 miles
  • 2020 – 116,988 miles
  • 2019 – 116,208 miles
  • 2018 – 112,207 miles
  • 2017 – 107,581 miles
  • 2016 – 105,289 miles
  • 2015 – 96,286 miles
  • 2014 – 91,984 miles
  • 2013 – 78,948 miles
  • 2012 – 65,847 miles
  • 2011 – 65,563 miles
  • 2010 – 64,015 miles
  • 2009 – 54,007 miles
  • 2008 – 41,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,188 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front brake hose insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,188 miles
    Test number
    922858788571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,188 miles (+531)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,188 miles
    Test number
    907515253520
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass121,657 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,657 miles
    Test number
    964941024335
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension units corroded
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Fail121,657 miles (+200)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,657 miles
    Test number
    974428959234
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension units corroded
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Pass121,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,457 miles
    Test number
    178556540621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail121,457 miles (+2,607)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,457 miles
    Test number
    952630807341
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass118,850 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,850 miles
    Test number
    826976959339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail118,842 miles (+1,812)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,842 miles
    Test number
    368706503127
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,030 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,030 miles
    Test number
    358832516290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,026 miles (+38)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,026 miles
    Test number
    620531402243
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass116,988 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,988 miles
    Test number
    466425867365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,984 miles (+776)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,984 miles
    Test number
    744381985023
    • MajorNearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass116,208 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,208 miles
    Test number
    448747814443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,207 miles (+4,000)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,207 miles
    Test number
    739424737790
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  15. Pass112,207 miles (+4,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,207 miles
    Test number
    362978342154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass107,581 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,581 miles
    Test number
    223963675740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,580 miles (+2,291)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,580 miles
    Test number
    661956776160
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass105,289 miles (+9,003)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,289 miles
    Test number
    197201866767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,286 miles
    Test number
    936207405183
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail96,283 miles (+4,299)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,283 miles
    Test number
    677987105161
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass91,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,984 miles
    Test number
    506624614183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail91,984 miles (+13,036)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,984 miles
    Test number
    967594514190
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass78,948 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,948 miles
    Test number
    945406813187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail78,946 miles (+13,099)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,946 miles
    Test number
    447396813142
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass65,847 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,847 miles
    Test number
    195749822139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,563 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,563 miles
    Test number
    575346461230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,558 miles (+1,543)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,558 miles
    Test number
    605108651262
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass64,015 miles (+10,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,015 miles
    Test number
    192304150236
    • 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)

  29. Pass54,007 miles (+12,060)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,007 miles
    Test number
    193018159449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass41,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,947 miles
    Test number
    764316538016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail41,947 miles2 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,947 miles
    Test number
    631251738095
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

Questions about S21 ROA

Does S21 ROA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 ROA is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 ROA?
The MOT on S21 ROA is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 ROA done?
S21 ROA was recorded at 122,188 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,399 miles a year.
Has S21 ROA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 ROA has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 ROA 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 S21 ROA find?
S21 ROA passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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