BMW logo

BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

S6 SMUMOT history

S6 SMU is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 28 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,559 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,051 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S6 SMU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S6 SMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 SMU was last recorded at 66,559 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 3,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,999 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,560 miles
Average per year
3,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,559 miles
  • 2025 – 62,999 miles
  • 2024 – 58,610 miles
  • 2023 – 54,705 miles
  • 2022 – 52,051 miles
  • 2021 – 49,247 miles
  • 2020 – 46,922 miles
  • 2019 – 45,138 miles
  • 2018 – 42,566 miles
  • 2017 – 39,629 miles
  • 2016 – 37,323 miles
  • 2015 – 35,171 miles
  • 2014 – 32,719 miles
  • 2013 – 29,412 miles
  • 2012 – 26,020 miles
  • 2011 – 22,785 miles
  • 2010 – 19,779 miles
  • 2009 – 16,252 miles
  • 2008 – 12,438 miles
  • 2007 – 8,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,559 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,559 miles (+3,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,559 miles
    Test number
    632883930756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass62,999 miles (+4,389)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    944598625462
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass58,610 miles (+3,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,610 miles
    Test number
    884979287048
    • AdvisoryExhaust front joint fixings are corroded

  4. Pass54,705 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,705 miles
    Test number
    343173309551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail54,704 miles (+2,653)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,704 miles
    Test number
    759908907888
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass52,051 miles (+2,804)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,051 miles
    Test number
    521358154145
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass49,247 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,247 miles
    Test number
    347498886074
    • MinorStop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail49,244 miles (+2,322)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,244 miles
    Test number
    558699555461
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass46,922 miles (+1,784)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,922 miles
    Test number
    280236853270
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  10. Pass45,138 miles (+2,572)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,138 miles
    Test number
    231878184244
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens opaque causing beam pattern to be blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perished and splitting

  11. Pass42,566 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,566 miles
    Test number
    870373158129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,629 miles (+2,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,629 miles
    Test number
    741739598388
    • AdvisoryFront stone chips windscreen

  13. Pass37,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,323 miles
    Test number
    967213733809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,323 miles (+2,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,323 miles
    Test number
    407809465254
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass35,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,171 miles
    Test number
    594549175410
    • AdvisoryDeterioration both headlamp lens
    • AdvisoryStone chips front windscreen

  16. Fail35,171 miles (+2,452)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,171 miles
    Test number
    249580456557
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryDeterioration both headlamp lens
    • AdvisoryStone chips front windscreen

  17. Pass32,719 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,719 miles
    Test number
    328876164214
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteInner front brake pads wearing low.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  18. Fail32,719 miles (+3,307)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,719 miles
    Test number
    607725364264
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteInner front brake pads wearing low.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  19. Pass29,412 miles (+3,392)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,412 miles
    Test number
    359350573233
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front inner brake pads 80% worn.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  20. Pass26,020 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,020 miles
    Test number
    396042172202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,785 miles (+3,006)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,785 miles
    Test number
    386171251466
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  22. Pass19,779 miles (+3,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,779 miles
    Test number
    654939050201
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass16,252 miles (+3,814)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,252 miles
    Test number
    761818169216
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  24. Pass12,438 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    12,438 miles
    Test number
    742107368253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    8,679 miles
    Test number
    451731067299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 SMU

Does S6 SMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 SMU is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 SMU?
The MOT on S6 SMU is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 SMU done?
S6 SMU was recorded at 66,559 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,051 miles a year.
Has S6 SMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 SMU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S6 SMU 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 S6 SMU find?
S6 SMU passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all S6S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.