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BMW Z4

Brown · Petrol · 2009 · 2,497 cc

S8 VLBMOT history

S8 VLB is a brown petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 65,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

S8 VLB brown BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,129 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 VLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 VLB was last recorded at 65,129 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,129 miles · 30 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,129 miles
  • 2024 – 59,566 miles
  • 2023 – 56,127 miles
  • 2021 – 55,732 miles
  • 2020 – 55,571 miles
  • 2019 – 51,138 miles
  • 2018 – 41,668 miles
  • 2017 – 37,664 miles
  • 2016 – 35,062 miles
  • 2015 – 30,534 miles
  • 2014 – 29,757 miles
  • 2013 – 26,276 miles
  • 2012 – 20,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,129 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,129 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,129 miles
    Test number
    371330199262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail65,129 miles (+5,563)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,129 miles
    Test number
    211661500723
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass59,566 miles (+3,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,566 miles
    Test number
    132358499929
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass56,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,127 miles
    Test number
    518894396111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,127 miles (+294)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,127 miles
    Test number
    761853122438
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass55,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    55,833 miles
    Test number
    636256661379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,833 miles (+101)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,833 miles
    Test number
    966741614471
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass55,732 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,732 miles
    Test number
    737867346876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,571 miles
    Test number
    122710079849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres nearing wear band indicators
  10. Fail55,571 miles (+4,433)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,571 miles
    Test number
    107411381695
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres nearing wear band indicators
  11. Pass51,138 miles (+9,470)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,138 miles
    Test number
    924636650959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,668 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,668 miles
    Test number
    320829061784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,664 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,664 miles
    Test number
    120907915079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,062 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,062 miles
    Test number
    713617977280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,534 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,534 miles
    Test number
    359918725135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,757 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,757 miles
    Test number
    626850084252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,276 miles (+5,618)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,276 miles
    Test number
    248390593243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,658 miles
    Test number
    946791722241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 VLB

Does S8 VLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 VLB is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 VLB?
The MOT on S8 VLB is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 VLB done?
S8 VLB was recorded at 65,129 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 3,320 miles a year.
Has S8 VLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 VLB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 VLB 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 VLB find?
S8 VLB passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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