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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

S28 BLAMOT history

S28 BLA is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 14 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

S28 BLA black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,835 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 BLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 BLA was last recorded at 80,835 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,828 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,835 miles
  • 2024 – 76,865 miles
  • 2023 – 67,007 miles
  • 2022 – 65,363 miles
  • 2021 – 63,928 miles
  • 2020 – 62,545 miles
  • 2019 – 60,342 miles
  • 2018 – 57,856 miles
  • 2017 – 54,004 miles
  • 2016 – 51,050 miles
  • 2015 – 49,402 miles
  • 2014 – 45,945 miles
  • 2013 – 37,661 miles
  • 2012 – 34,643 miles
  • 2011 – 31,491 miles
  • 2010 – 29,064 miles
  • 2009 – 26,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,835 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,835 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,835 miles
    Test number
    141081386880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,828 miles (+3,963)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,828 miles
    Test number
    698974534984
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass76,865 miles (+9,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,865 miles
    Test number
    528858477794
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass67,007 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,007 miles
    Test number
    350726249789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,088 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,088 miles
    Test number
    153229460282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,363 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,363 miles
    Test number
    839742233706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,928 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,928 miles
    Test number
    120940683580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,545 miles (+2,203)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,545 miles
    Test number
    183159251436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass60,342 miles (+2,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,342 miles
    Test number
    618805852234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass57,856 miles (+3,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,856 miles
    Test number
    189233787204
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded , require replacing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass54,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,004 miles
    Test number
    191266817854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail54,003 miles (+2,953)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,003 miles
    Test number
    593263030663
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass51,050 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,050 miles
    Test number
    996706371079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,045 miles (+1,643)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,045 miles
    Test number
    491126835931
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass49,402 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,402 miles
    Test number
    758785115034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,945 miles
    Test number
    165344814039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail45,945 miles (+8,284)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,945 miles
    Test number
    729233814074
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass37,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    37,661 miles
    Test number
    128981513495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail37,661 miles (+3,018)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,661 miles
    Test number
    887491113077
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass34,643 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,643 miles
    Test number
    715867732037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,491 miles (+2,427)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,491 miles
    Test number
    285460141070
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass29,064 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,064 miles
    Test number
    120712040452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,878 miles
    Test number
    424631609470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 BLA

Does S28 BLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 BLA is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 BLA?
The MOT on S28 BLA is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 BLA done?
S28 BLA was recorded at 80,835 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,323 miles a year.
Has S28 BLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 BLA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S28 BLA 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 S28 BLA find?
S28 BLA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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