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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,246 cc

STE 276MOT history

STE 276 is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 33,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

STE 276 black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
33,211 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
STE 276
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

STE 276 was last recorded at 33,211 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,137 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
1,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,211 miles
  • 2025 – 33,137 miles
  • 2024 – 32,903 miles
  • 2023 – 32,804 miles
  • 2022 – 32,640 miles
  • 2021 – 32,376 miles
  • 2020 – 32,207 miles
  • 2019 – 31,528 miles
  • 2018 – 30,860 miles
  • 2017 – 28,479 miles
  • 2016 – 24,270 miles
  • 2015 – 21,505 miles
  • 2014 – 18,719 miles
  • 2013 – 15,979 miles
  • 2012 – 13,467 miles
  • 2011 – 11,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,211 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGear knob loose

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear tyre valves split.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, not to excess or any ply during test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,211 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    33,211 miles
    Test number
    134815893567
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGear knob loose
  2. Pass33,137 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    33,137 miles
    Test number
    452747812778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,903 miles (+99)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    32,903 miles
    Test number
    822002679484
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both tyres valves cracking/perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres over 12 years old
  4. Pass32,804 miles (+164)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    32,804 miles
    Test number
    949803965786
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))
  5. Pass32,640 miles (+264)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    32,640 miles
    Test number
    400022389716
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre stop (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres light cracking/10+ years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged x2 rears (5.2.3 (j))
  6. Pass32,376 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,376 miles
    Test number
    156606651749
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valves. (5.2.3 (j))
  7. Pass32,207 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,207 miles
    Test number
    733146230320
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear tyre valves split. (5.2.3 (j))
  8. Fail32,204 miles (+17)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,204 miles
    Test number
    292275982284
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear tyre valves split. (5.2.3 (j))
  9. Fail32,187 miles (+659)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,187 miles
    Test number
    788098989501
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low + nearside to high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass31,528 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,528 miles
    Test number
    901562628672
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, not to excess or any ply during test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged Both. (5.2.3 (j))
  11. Fail31,527 miles (+667)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,527 miles
    Test number
    978289190230
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and corroded (all 4). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, not to excess or any ply during test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged Both. (5.2.3 (j))
  12. Pass30,860 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,860 miles
    Test number
    995329644524
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs lipped
  13. Fail30,858 miles (+2,379)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,858 miles
    Test number
    783610407330
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs lipped
  14. Pass28,479 miles (+4,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,479 miles
    Test number
    779316174762
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly lipped
  15. Pass24,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,270 miles
    Test number
    238925373457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,270 miles (+2,765)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,270 miles
    Test number
    682589239730
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass21,505 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,505 miles
    Test number
    155147875034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,719 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,719 miles
    Test number
    718840484020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,709 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    18,709 miles
    Test number
    698896954008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,597 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    18,597 miles
    Test number
    197342844011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,979 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    15,979 miles
    Test number
    769639343028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,467 miles (+2,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    13,467 miles
    Test number
    419967132051
    • 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)
  23. Pass11,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    11,279 miles
    Test number
    285497941069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about STE 276

What vehicle is registration STE 276 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show STE 276 on a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 25 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does STE 276 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on STE 276 is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on STE 276?
The MOT on STE 276 is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has STE 276 done?
STE 276 was recorded at 33,211 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 1,454 miles a year.
Has STE 276 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. STE 276 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on STE 276 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 STE 276 find?
STE 276 passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; gear knob loose.

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