BMW Z4
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
S5 APJMOT history
S5 APJ is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 28 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 36,312 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 36,312 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,364 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 APJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z4
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 APJ was last recorded at 36,312 miles on 15 May 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 36,259 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 53 miles
- Average per year
- 1,364 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 36,312 miles
- 2025 – 36,259 miles
- 2024 – 35,855 miles
- 2023 – 35,514 miles
- 2022 – 35,035 miles
- 2021 – 34,066 miles
- 2020 – 33,552 miles
- 2019 – 32,221 miles
- 2018 – 31,270 miles
- 2017 – 29,370 miles
- 2016 – 27,331 miles
- 2015 – 24,913 miles
- 2014 – 23,528 miles
- 2013 – 22,323 miles
- 2012 – 21,095 miles
- 2011 – 19,449 miles
- 2010 – 18,105 miles
- 2009 – 15,777 miles
- 2008 – 12,625 miles
- 2007 – 10,881 miles
- 2006 – 9,199 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass36,312 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass36,312 miles (+53)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 36,312 miles
- Test number
- 519226800414
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass36,259 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 36,259 miles
- Test number
- 497283313004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,257 miles (+20)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,257 miles
- Test number
- 233933651032
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail36,237 miles (+382)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,237 miles
- Test number
- 820025484582
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass35,855 miles (+341)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 35,855 miles
- Test number
- 788159438137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,514 miles (+479)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 35,514 miles
- Test number
- 665746681809
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass35,035 miles (+969)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2023
- Odometer
- 35,035 miles
- Test number
- 647108609085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor surface cracks in the rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass34,066 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 34,066 miles
- Test number
- 554161616377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,026 miles (+474)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,026 miles
- Test number
- 279138985460
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass33,552 miles (+1,331)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 33,552 miles
- Test number
- 829374907564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,221 miles (+951)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 32,221 miles
- Test number
- 107142739381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,270 miles (+1,900)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 31,270 miles
- Test number
- 969474725227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,370 miles (+2,039)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 29,370 miles
- Test number
- 120234769738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,331 miles (+2,418)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 27,331 miles
- Test number
- 114047261615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,913 miles (+1,385)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 24,913 miles
- Test number
- 686728065192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 23,528 miles
- Test number
- 177489764117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,528 miles (+1,205)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,528 miles
- Test number
- 427379264105
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,323 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 22,323 miles
- Test number
- 317235453115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteWiper motor is noisy
Fail22,323 miles (+1,228)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,323 miles
- Test number
- 218895353170
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteWiper blades
- NoteWiper motor is noisy
Pass21,095 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 21,095 miles
- Test number
- 846741382126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,092 miles (+1,643)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,092 miles
- Test number
- 835468762126
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Pass19,449 miles (+1,344)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 19,449 miles
- Test number
- 189736761138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,105 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 18,105 miles
- Test number
- 294148630472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,103 miles (+2,326)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,103 miles
- Test number
- 560677930128
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass15,777 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 15,777 miles
- Test number
- 280661489411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,776 miles (+3,151)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,776 miles
- Test number
- 390776969114
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass12,625 miles (+1,744)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 12,625 miles
- Test number
- 662042668169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,881 miles (+1,682)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 10,881 miles
- Test number
- 683836217127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,199 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 9,199 miles
- Test number
- 940428076156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 APJ
- Does S5 APJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 APJ is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 APJ?
- The MOT on S5 APJ is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 APJ done?
- S5 APJ was recorded at 36,312 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,364 miles a year.
- Has S5 APJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 APJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on S5 APJ 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 S5 APJ find?
- S5 APJ passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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