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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

S40 MWYMOT history

S40 MWY is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 6 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
130,484 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 MWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 MWY was last recorded at 130,484 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 2,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,417 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,067 miles
Average per year
6,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,484 miles
  • 2025 – 128,417 miles
  • 2022 – 121,017 miles
  • 2021 – 118,127 miles
  • 2020 – 117,727 miles
  • 2019 – 108,257 miles
  • 2018 – 92,482 miles
  • 2017 – 79,510 miles
  • 2016 – 68,654 miles
  • 2015 – 58,693 miles
  • 2014 – 48,439 miles
  • 2013 – 46,049 miles
  • 2012 – 42,974 miles
  • 2011 – 39,309 miles
  • 2010 – 35,318 miles
  • 2009 – 30,900 miles
  • 2008 – 10,341 miles
  • 2007 – 10,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,484 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Hazard light flashing head lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    130,484 miles
    Test number
    523646186173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail130,484 miles (+2,067)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,484 miles
    Test number
    807529325478
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    128,417 miles
    Test number
    946974431852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,417 miles (+7,400)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,417 miles
    Test number
    597966343831
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass121,017 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,017 miles
    Test number
    726666993541
    • AdvisoryHazard light flashing head lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail121,016 miles (+2,889)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,016 miles
    Test number
    305392004457
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear at front (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHazard light flashing head lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass118,127 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    118,127 miles
    Test number
    430858356866
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail118,127 miles (+400)1 dangerous1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,127 miles
    Test number
    387162996737
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass117,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    117,727 miles
    Test number
    911987167625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,727 miles (+9,470)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,727 miles
    Test number
    580087923857
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - front section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - front section (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass108,257 miles (+15,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,257 miles
    Test number
    658442149106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass92,482 miles (+12,972)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,482 miles
    Test number
    443241782902
    • AdvisoryBonnet lock required attention
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass79,510 miles (+10,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,510 miles
    Test number
    753461385804
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing

  14. Pass68,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,654 miles
    Test number
    113814896119
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySome movement in front suspension arm bushes

  15. Fail68,654 miles (+9,961)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,654 miles
    Test number
    677254076923
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn thin
    • AdvisorySome movement in front suspension arm bushes

  16. Pass58,693 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,693 miles
    Test number
    666860715120
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail58,693 miles (+10,254)1 dangerous4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,693 miles
    Test number
    106000315183
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass48,439 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,439 miles
    Test number
    358282924159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,049 miles (+3,075)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,049 miles
    Test number
    169148993169
    • NoteCorrosion to all brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension components
    • NoteFront and rear number plates stuck on top of other number plates
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes poor condition
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slight runout

  20. Pass42,974 miles (+3,665)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,974 miles
    Test number
    408160602296
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes poor condition
    • NoteSlight corrosion to all brake discs
    • NoteSlight surface rust to brake pipes

  21. Pass39,309 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,309 miles
    Test number
    639263301269
    • NoteSlight body damage.
    • NoteSlight wear suspension bushes.

  22. Fail39,295 miles (+3,977)3 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,295 miles
    Test number
    745233501260
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front 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)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteSlight body damage.
    • NoteSlight wear suspension bushes.

  23. Pass35,318 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,318 miles
    Test number
    472395310273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,317 miles (+4,417)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,317 miles
    Test number
    380514510474
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass30,900 miles (+7,234)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,900 miles
    Test number
    673148109290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,666 miles (+13,325)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,666 miles
    Test number
    170187529080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,341 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,341 miles
    Test number
    870863528058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    10,186 miles
    Test number
    834401347367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 MWY

Does S40 MWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 MWY is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 MWY?
The MOT on S40 MWY is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 MWY done?
S40 MWY was recorded at 130,484 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 6,508 miles a year.
Has S40 MWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 MWY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 MWY 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 S40 MWY find?
S40 MWY passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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