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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T121 VJTMOT history

T121 VJT is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 26 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 45,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
45,673 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 VJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 VJT was last recorded at 45,673 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,121 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
552 miles
Average per year
2,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,673 miles
  • 2025 – 45,121 miles
  • 2024 – 43,181 miles
  • 2023 – 42,379 miles
  • 2022 – 41,651 miles
  • 2021 – 40,761 miles
  • 2020 – 40,313 miles
  • 2019 – 36,820 miles
  • 2018 – 33,500 miles
  • 2017 – 30,263 miles
  • 2016 – 28,576 miles
  • 2015 – 24,908 miles
  • 2014 – 20,465 miles
  • 2013 – 16,890 miles
  • 2012 – 13,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,673 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear shock casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,673 miles (+552)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    45,673 miles
    Test number
    976974881553
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass45,121 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    45,121 miles
    Test number
    692038263939
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail45,121 miles (+1,940)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,121 miles
    Test number
    642978831558
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass43,181 miles (+802)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    43,181 miles
    Test number
    977208925483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass42,379 miles (+728)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,379 miles
    Test number
    669306874496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass41,651 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,651 miles
    Test number
    416413183245
    • AdvisoryRear Both shock absorber casings slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail41,651 miles (+890)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,651 miles
    Test number
    964684006021
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both shock absorber casings slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass40,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,761 miles
    Test number
    809761217140
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail40,761 miles (+448)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,761 miles
    Test number
    994033628695
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass40,313 miles (+3,493)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,313 miles
    Test number
    820206352240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner drive shaft diff. seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 2.5mm approx.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass36,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,820 miles
    Test number
    662411966458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner drive shaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail36,820 miles (+3,320)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,820 miles
    Test number
    593542971184
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wish bone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner drive shaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass33,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,500 miles
    Test number
    335965209024
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge

  14. Fail33,500 miles (+3,237)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,500 miles
    Test number
    805581393679
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge

  15. Pass30,263 miles (+1,687)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,263 miles
    Test number
    100689687287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight inner edge wear on front tyres

  16. Pass28,576 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,576 miles
    Test number
    419006725055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,575 miles (+3,667)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,575 miles
    Test number
    212101459786
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass24,908 miles (+4,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    24,908 miles
    Test number
    366986935021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass20,465 miles (+3,575)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,465 miles
    Test number
    176974034458
    • NoteCentre brake light lense missing
    • NoteRear diff damp

  20. Pass16,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    16,890 miles
    Test number
    138091853488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,890 miles (+3,462)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,890 miles
    Test number
    915371453097
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass13,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    13,428 miles
    Test number
    137212352408
    • 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 T121 VJT

Does T121 VJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 VJT is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 VJT?
The MOT on T121 VJT is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 VJT done?
T121 VJT was recorded at 45,673 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,294 miles a year.
Has T121 VJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 VJT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T121 VJT 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 T121 VJT find?
T121 VJT passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: central rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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