BMW Z4
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc
S5 DDAMOT history
S5 DDA is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,322 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 83,322 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,230 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 DDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z4
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
S5 DDA was last recorded at 83,322 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,790 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 532 miles
- Average per year
- 3,230 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,322 miles
- 2024 – 80,759 miles
- 2023 – 78,173 miles
- 2022 – 75,262 miles
- 2021 – 71,436 miles
- 2019 – 67,601 miles
- 2016 – 67,132 miles
- 2015 – 66,365 miles
- 2014 – 63,214 miles
- 2013 – 59,272 miles
- 2012 – 53,211 miles
- 2011 – 47,135 miles
- 2009 – 36,168 miles
- 2008 – 27,364 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail83,322 miles
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- 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))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to zero
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Engine cover sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 17 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail83,322 miles (+532)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,322 miles
- Test number
- 578744409657
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- 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))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass82,790 miles (+2,031)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 82,790 miles
- Test number
- 900800658134
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside-rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside mounting plates (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to zero
- AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection
Pass80,759 miles (+2,586)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 80,759 miles
- Test number
- 424768391776
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection
Pass78,173 miles (+2,911)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 78,173 miles
- Test number
- 488589906328
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm front bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm front bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to zero
- AdvisoryEngine cover sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection
Pass75,262 miles (+3,826)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 75,262 miles
- Test number
- 458926356044
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 tyres (tracking?) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,436 miles (+3,835)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 71,436 miles
- Test number
- 930042919128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,601 miles (+469)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 67,601 miles
- Test number
- 866407700985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,132 miles (+767)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 67,132 miles
- Test number
- 982510514553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,365 miles (+3,151)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 66,365 miles
- Test number
- 873803691249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,214 miles (+3,942)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 63,214 miles
- Test number
- 299094674435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,272 miles (+2,081)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 59,272 miles
- Test number
- 906673083183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,191 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 57,191 miles
- Test number
- 479579753013
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront discs corroded
Fail57,186 miles (+3,975)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,186 miles
- Test number
- 988088853014
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront discs corroded
Pass53,211 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 53,211 miles
- Test number
- 247501642063
- 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)
Fail53,211 miles (+6,076)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,211 miles
- Test number
- 459220542027
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- 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)
Pass47,135 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 47,135 miles
- Test number
- 665879861051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,131 miles (+10,963)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,131 miles
- Test number
- 179217651041
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass36,168 miles (+38)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 36,168 miles
- Test number
- 391608019425
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Fail36,130 miles (+8,766)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,130 miles
- Test number
- 131872919205
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass27,364 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 27,364 miles
- Test number
- 953749898170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 DDA
- Does S5 DDA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S5 DDA expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S5 DDA?
- The MOT on S5 DDA expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S5 DDA done?
- S5 DDA was recorded at 83,322 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,230 miles a year.
- Has S5 DDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 DDA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S5 DDA 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 DDA find?
- S5 DDA failed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 8 major defects and 1 advisory: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 6 more.
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