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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

S88 MLJMOT history

S88 MLJ is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 21 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
153,536 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 MLJ
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
21 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 MLJ was last recorded at 153,536 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,030 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
506 miles
Average per year
4,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,536 miles
  • 2025 – 153,030 miles
  • 2024 – 151,480 miles
  • 2023 – 146,992 miles
  • 2022 – 138,053 miles
  • 2021 – 126,983 miles
  • 2020 – 119,329 miles
  • 2019 – 111,339 miles
  • 2018 – 110,863 miles
  • 2017 – 109,079 miles
  • 2015 – 106,737 miles
  • 2014 – 104,748 miles
  • 2013 – 100,210 miles
  • 2012 – 96,645 miles
  • 2011 – 89,902 miles
  • 2010 – 85,049 miles
  • 2009 – 76,160 miles
  • 2007 – 67,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,536 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,536 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    153,536 miles
    Test number
    144183029909
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,536 miles (+506)1 dangerous2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,536 miles
    Test number
    751968556033
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,030 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    153,030 miles
    Test number
    546403280750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    151,480 miles
    Test number
    304088185874
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,480 miles (+4,488)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,480 miles
    Test number
    477232237050
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,992 miles (+8,939)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,992 miles
    Test number
    184971175418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,053 miles (+11,070)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    138,053 miles
    Test number
    344411874376
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) arm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    126,983 miles
    Test number
    306795993539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,983 miles (+7,654)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,983 miles
    Test number
    546273295438
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass119,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    119,329 miles
    Test number
    755946718318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,329 miles (+7,990)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,329 miles
    Test number
    368840807604
    • MajorFront Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass111,339 miles (+476)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    111,339 miles
    Test number
    457046170741
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass110,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,863 miles
    Test number
    866128015731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,863 miles (+1,784)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,863 miles
    Test number
    712765181112
    • Repaired at testFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass109,079 miles (+2,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,079 miles
    Test number
    643738024308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass106,737 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,737 miles
    Test number
    218622331835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,748 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,748 miles
    Test number
    106197514365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,210 miles (+3,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,210 miles
    Test number
    888653833103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass96,645 miles (+6,743)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,645 miles
    Test number
    107941802121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,902 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,902 miles
    Test number
    985654791071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,049 miles (+8,889)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,049 miles
    Test number
    533880500109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  22. Pass76,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,160 miles
    Test number
    310780399033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  23. Fail76,160 miles (+8,921)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,160 miles
    Test number
    994600999018
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass67,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,239 miles
    Test number
    300325877230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 MLJ

Does S88 MLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 MLJ is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 MLJ?
The MOT on S88 MLJ is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 MLJ done?
S88 MLJ was recorded at 153,536 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 4,622 miles a year.
Has S88 MLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 MLJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S88 MLJ 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 S88 MLJ find?
S88 MLJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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