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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

T15 RDWMOT history

T15 RDW is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 68,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,959 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 RDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 RDW was last recorded at 68,959 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Sept 2007: 30,072 miles, lower than 300,072 miles on 7 Sept 2007.
  • 16 Oct 2012: 42,985 miles, lower than 42,988 miles on 15 Oct 2012.

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
67,537 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,422 miles
Average per year
2,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,959 miles
  • 2024 – 67,537 miles
  • 2023 – 66,403 miles
  • 2022 – 64,866 miles
  • 2021 – 63,270 miles
  • 2020 – 63,252 miles
  • 2018 – 60,896 miles
  • 2017 – 57,479 miles
  • 2016 – 54,586 miles
  • 2015 – 52,471 miles
  • 2014 – 48,693 miles
  • 2013 – 45,984 miles
  • 2012 – 42,985 miles
  • 2011 – 41,038 miles
  • 2010 – 36,637 miles
  • 2009 – 34,470 miles
  • 2008 – 33,312 miles
  • 2007 – 30,072 miles
  • 2006 – 17,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,959 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,959 miles (+1,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,959 miles
    Test number
    251142604713
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass67,537 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,537 miles
    Test number
    433238062186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,403 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,403 miles
    Test number
    963785908492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,866 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,866 miles
    Test number
    200042123590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,270 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,270 miles
    Test number
    361340810789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,252 miles (+2,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,252 miles
    Test number
    720625391564
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass60,896 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,896 miles
    Test number
    313021295392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))

  8. Fail60,872 miles (+240)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,872 miles
    Test number
    279928049462
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail60,632 miles (+3,153)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,632 miles
    Test number
    506436189545
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass57,479 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,479 miles
    Test number
    698713155142
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail57,479 miles (+2,893)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,479 miles
    Test number
    852615909546
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass54,586 miles (+2,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,586 miles
    Test number
    472833345975
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp cloudy ...........

  13. Pass52,471 miles (+3,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,471 miles
    Test number
    229340176369
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  14. Pass48,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,693 miles
    Test number
    276946584241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,693 miles (+2,709)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,693 miles
    Test number
    447796984288
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass45,984 miles (+2,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,984 miles
    Test number
    307401783281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass42,985 miles (-3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,985 miles
    Test number
    366880592261
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail42,988 miles (+1,950)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,988 miles
    Test number
    436919082211
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass41,038 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,038 miles
    Test number
    537806971231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,999 miles (+4,362)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    339771371498
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass36,637 miles (+64)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,637 miles
    Test number
    994824080240
    • Note(1)n/s/front brake disc corroded.

  22. Fail36,573 miles (+2,103)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,573 miles
    Test number
    330723670441
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note(1)n/s/front brake disc corroded.
    • Note(2)tyre run flat warning on.

  23. Pass34,470 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,470 miles
    Test number
    553057569272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,312 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,312 miles
    Test number
    213670578214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,072 miles (-270,000)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,072 miles
    Test number
    724554057296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail300,072 miles (+282,428)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,072 miles
    Test number
    330160257496
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass17,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,644 miles
    Test number
    191035406210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T15 RDW

Does T15 RDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 RDW is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T15 RDW?
The MOT on T15 RDW is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T15 RDW done?
T15 RDW was recorded at 68,959 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 2,643 miles a year.
Has T15 RDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 RDW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on T15 RDW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T15 RDW find?
T15 RDW passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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