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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S8 SDAMOT history

S8 SDA is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 19 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

S8 SDA silver BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,195 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 SDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 SDA was last recorded at 95,195 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,643 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
552 miles
Average per year
3,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,195 miles
  • 2025 – 94,643 miles
  • 2024 – 94,180 miles
  • 2023 – 92,473 miles
  • 2022 – 90,787 miles
  • 2021 – 89,465 miles
  • 2020 – 87,893 miles
  • 2019 – 82,564 miles
  • 2016 – 82,406 miles
  • 2015 – 80,652 miles
  • 2014 – 77,889 miles
  • 2013 – 74,749 miles
  • 2012 – 70,277 miles
  • 2011 – 63,500 miles
  • 2010 – 55,750 miles
  • 2009 – 40,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,195 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear halves of front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,195 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,195 miles
    Test number
    798369303385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,643 miles (+463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,643 miles
    Test number
    697697329578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass94,180 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,180 miles
    Test number
    576198413947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,473 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    998107924193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,787 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,787 miles
    Test number
    167218411919
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear halves of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
  6. Fail90,785 miles (+1,320)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,785 miles
    Test number
    632337294054
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear halves of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
  7. Pass89,465 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,465 miles
    Test number
    787592760607
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail89,465 miles (+1,572)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,465 miles
    Test number
    515244686601
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass87,893 miles (+5,329)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,893 miles
    Test number
    368195693280
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass82,564 miles (+158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,564 miles
    Test number
    739636834308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint showing signs of wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rear support bush showing signs of wear and movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint showing signs of wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm support bush showing signs of wear
  11. Pass82,406 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,406 miles
    Test number
    445603576488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,652 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,652 miles
    Test number
    828017395142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,889 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,889 miles
    Test number
    868215154194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,749 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,749 miles
    Test number
    145696393165
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail74,749 miles (+4,472)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,749 miles
    Test number
    615456793105
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass70,277 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,277 miles
    Test number
    676079892172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine has oil leak
  17. Fail70,277 miles (+6,777)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,277 miles
    Test number
    785229992106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine has oil leak
  18. Pass63,500 miles (+7,750)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,500 miles
    Test number
    435920601295
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side+off side sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnder body covers fitted
  19. Pass55,750 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,750 miles
    Test number
    462021490194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,746 miles (+15,557)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,746 miles
    Test number
    850639970173
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
  21. Pass40,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,189 miles
    Test number
    123659399148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 SDA

Does S8 SDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 SDA is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 SDA?
The MOT on S8 SDA is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 SDA done?
S8 SDA was recorded at 95,195 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 3,240 miles a year.
Has S8 SDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 SDA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 SDA 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 S8 SDA find?
S8 SDA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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