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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T12 BVGMOT history

T12 BVG is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 12 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 29,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
29,493 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 BVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 BVG was last recorded at 29,493 miles on 1 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2026: 29,493 miles, lower than 29,604 miles on 13 Aug 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
29,604 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Average per year
1,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,493 miles
  • 2025 – 29,604 miles
  • 2024 – 28,275 miles
  • 2023 – 27,899 miles
  • 2022 – 27,244 miles
  • 2021 – 26,380 miles
  • 2020 – 25,365 miles
  • 2019 – 24,038 miles
  • 2018 – 23,804 miles
  • 2017 – 22,628 miles
  • 2016 – 21,169 miles
  • 2015 – 19,224 miles
  • 2014 – 17,438 miles
  • 2013 – 15,873 miles
  • 2012 – 11,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,493 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,493 miles (-111)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    29,493 miles
    Test number
    702999812610
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass29,604 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    29,604 miles
    Test number
    659550592622
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail29,604 miles (+1,329)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,604 miles
    Test number
    821326195290
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass28,275 miles (+376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    28,275 miles
    Test number
    497933167595
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass27,899 miles (+655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    27,899 miles
    Test number
    816117337605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass27,244 miles (+864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    27,244 miles
    Test number
    364987292127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass26,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    26,380 miles
    Test number
    813263998135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail26,380 miles (+1,015)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,380 miles
    Test number
    940018742029
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass25,365 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    25,365 miles
    Test number
    815796763136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,038 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,038 miles
    Test number
    254794775552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,804 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    23,804 miles
    Test number
    710387644815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,628 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    22,628 miles
    Test number
    886055548377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,169 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    21,169 miles
    Test number
    905812986802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,224 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    19,224 miles
    Test number
    248631905211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,438 miles (+1,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    17,438 miles
    Test number
    808263204285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail15,873 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,873 miles
    Test number
    136251913234
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass15,873 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,873 miles
    Test number
    538001813267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,956 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    13,956 miles
    Test number
    326596243039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,931 miles (+2,692)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,931 miles
    Test number
    838143143007
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass11,239 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    11,239 miles
    Test number
    239787842057
    • NoteAdvise small nail in offside front tyre tread

Questions about T12 BVG

Does T12 BVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 BVG is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 BVG?
The MOT on T12 BVG is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 BVG done?
T12 BVG was recorded at 29,493 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 1,255 miles a year.
Has T12 BVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 BVG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T12 BVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T12 BVG find?
T12 BVG passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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