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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

S9 AEFMOT history

S9 AEF is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
147,149 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 AEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 AEF was last recorded at 147,149 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,136 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,149 miles
  • 2024 – 141,419 miles
  • 2023 – 136,524 miles
  • 2022 – 133,814 miles
  • 2020 – 129,076 miles
  • 2019 – 123,787 miles
  • 2018 – 117,241 miles
  • 2017 – 108,242 miles
  • 2016 – 95,743 miles
  • 2015 – 94,703 miles
  • 2014 – 84,988 miles
  • 2013 – 77,307 miles
  • 2012 – 70,460 miles
  • 2011 – 62,525 miles
  • 2010 – 55,190 miles
  • 2009 – 50,482 miles
  • 2008 – 43,408 miles
  • 2007 – 38,156 miles
  • 2006 – 28,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,149 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine covers/undertrays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Hole in boot possible where a centre stop light could be fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,149 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    147,149 miles
    Test number
    817426031822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,136 miles (+5,717)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,136 miles
    Test number
    723580875728
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,419 miles (+4,895)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,419 miles
    Test number
    645373480615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass136,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,524 miles
    Test number
    825501926837
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail136,524 miles (+2,710)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,524 miles
    Test number
    202110821223
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass133,814 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,814 miles
    Test number
    419206569381
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail133,814 miles (+4,738)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,814 miles
    Test number
    303279533465
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass129,076 miles (+5,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,076 miles
    Test number
    516784344293
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,787 miles (+6,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,787 miles
    Test number
    809034785628
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass117,241 miles (+1,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,241 miles
    Test number
    582355594170
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted

  11. Pass115,519 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,519 miles
    Test number
    651235680378
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryHole in boot possible where a centre stop light could be fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail115,519 miles (+7,277)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,519 miles
    Test number
    574593047202
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryHole in boot possible where a centre stop light could be fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass108,242 miles (+12,499)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,242 miles
    Test number
    252082694282
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryHole in boot possible where a centre stop light could be fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass95,743 miles (+1,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,743 miles
    Test number
    436064654424
    • AdvisoryItem's removed for test
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted

  15. Pass94,703 miles (+9,715)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,703 miles
    Test number
    936372465003
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust heat shields,undertrays,plastic cover sills and engine covers fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  16. Pass84,988 miles (+7,681)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,988 miles
    Test number
    179215354070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,307 miles (+6,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,307 miles
    Test number
    289151253015
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass70,460 miles (+7,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,460 miles
    Test number
    708065252030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass62,525 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,525 miles
    Test number
    839250141087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,190 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,190 miles
    Test number
    140496140054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,482 miles (+7,074)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,482 miles
    Test number
    412332009088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,408 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,408 miles
    Test number
    344999828048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,156 miles
    Test number
    143767997142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,152 miles (+9,773)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,152 miles
    Test number
    270737897440
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass28,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,379 miles
    Test number
    292770786170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 AEF

Does S9 AEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 AEF is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 AEF?
The MOT on S9 AEF is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 AEF done?
S9 AEF was recorded at 147,149 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 5,899 miles a year.
Has S9 AEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 AEF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S9 AEF 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 S9 AEF find?
S9 AEF passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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