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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S30 EKMMOT history

S30 EKM is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 24 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

S30 EKM black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,661 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 EKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 EKM was last recorded at 135,661 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 2,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,195 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,466 miles
Average per year
6,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,661 miles
  • 2025 – 133,195 miles
  • 2024 – 130,102 miles
  • 2023 – 126,783 miles
  • 2022 – 126,547 miles
  • 2021 – 118,708 miles
  • 2019 – 112,834 miles
  • 2018 – 106,372 miles
  • 2017 – 100,384 miles
  • 2016 – 92,712 miles
  • 2015 – 87,227 miles
  • 2014 – 72,839 miles
  • 2013 – 56,958 miles
  • 2012 – 47,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,661 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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,661 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,661 miles
    Test number
    140048344453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,195 miles (+3,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,195 miles
    Test number
    984955077815
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,102 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,102 miles
    Test number
    817046228488
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail130,096 miles (+3,313)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,096 miles
    Test number
    770892837072
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass126,783 miles (+14)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,783 miles
    Test number
    143693303170
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll x 4 wheels deteriorated

  6. Fail126,769 miles (+222)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,769 miles
    Test number
    460486011727
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll x 4 wheels deteriorated

  7. Pass126,547 miles (+7,839)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,547 miles
    Test number
    366226154441
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play movement in bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,708 miles (+5,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,708 miles
    Test number
    407388075312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,834 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,834 miles
    Test number
    828959623426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail112,774 miles (+6,402)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,774 miles
    Test number
    870522939173
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,372 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,372 miles
    Test number
    843864250918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,145 miles (+5,761)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,145 miles
    Test number
    356144141520
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre getting low 255/35/18 w

  13. Pass100,384 miles (+167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,384 miles
    Test number
    796256310649
    • 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)

  14. Fail100,217 miles (+7,505)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,217 miles
    Test number
    125662314426
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  15. Pass92,712 miles (+5,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,712 miles
    Test number
    396555427415
    • AdvisoryPossible oil leak nsf shock absorber - unable to determine how bad due to adverse weather
    • AdvisorySuggest given time to dry out and inspected, benefit of doubt given

  16. Pass87,227 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,227 miles
    Test number
    426485275159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,737 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,737 miles
    Test number
    606382475054
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass84,737 miles (+11,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,737 miles
    Test number
    757162975007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail72,839 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,839 miles
    Test number
    437646564069
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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. Pass72,839 miles (+15,881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,839 miles
    Test number
    927546164095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  21. Pass56,958 miles (+9,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,958 miles
    Test number
    589234373068
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass47,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,279 miles
    Test number
    607756772072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S30 EKM

Does S30 EKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 EKM is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 EKM?
The MOT on S30 EKM is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 EKM done?
S30 EKM was recorded at 135,661 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,391 miles a year.
Has S30 EKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 EKM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S30 EKM 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 S30 EKM find?
S30 EKM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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