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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

T16 XRAMOT history

T16 XRA is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 5 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,294 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 XRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 XRA was last recorded at 136,294 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,162 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
132 miles
Average per year
7,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,294 miles
  • 2025 – 126,387 miles
  • 2024 – 123,000 miles
  • 2023 – 119,479 miles
  • 2021 – 117,799 miles
  • 2020 – 111,018 miles
  • 2019 – 97,651 miles
  • 2018 – 91,246 miles
  • 2017 – 83,722 miles
  • 2015 – 66,554 miles
  • 2014 – 57,419 miles
  • 2013 – 47,691 miles
  • 2012 – 40,413 miles
  • 2011 – 35,445 miles
  • 2010 – 22,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,294 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front both front foglamps not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,294 miles
    Test number
    771304853282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,294 miles (+132)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,294 miles
    Test number
    216455584464
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail136,162 miles (+9,775)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,162 miles
    Test number
    557956724965
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips incorrect direction (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass126,387 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,387 miles
    Test number
    297828667575
    • AdvisoryFront both front foglamps not working
  5. Fail126,248 miles (+3,248)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,248 miles
    Test number
    224614699733
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective O ring seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front foglamps not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn on inner edge will soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17
  6. Pass123,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,000 miles
    Test number
    607660660281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,000 miles (+3,521)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,000 miles
    Test number
    598986744426
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  8. Pass119,479 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,479 miles
    Test number
    382519440082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,799 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,799 miles
    Test number
    902285287337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,788 miles (+6,770)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,788 miles
    Test number
    437047055230
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass111,018 miles (+13,367)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,018 miles
    Test number
    779598046726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,651 miles
    Test number
    844642625843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,651 miles (+6,405)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,651 miles
    Test number
    501916136169
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass91,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,246 miles
    Test number
    564898480473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,246 miles (+29)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,246 miles
    Test number
    705885279641
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Fail91,217 miles (+7,495)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,217 miles
    Test number
    900755518167
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front main run (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front main run (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  17. Pass83,722 miles (+17,168)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,722 miles
    Test number
    738296600698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,554 miles (+9,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,554 miles
    Test number
    617325055127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass57,419 miles (+9,728)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,419 miles
    Test number
    469322214144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,691 miles (+7,278)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,691 miles
    Test number
    916953303175
    • NoteRear tyres worn
  21. Pass40,413 miles (+4,968)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,413 miles
    Test number
    889030302153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass35,445 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,445 miles
    Test number
    596057891091
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket cracked
  23. Fail35,445 miles (+12,999)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,445 miles
    Test number
    737562191076
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket cracked
  24. Pass22,446 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,446 miles
    Test number
    231660490009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges almost to cords

Questions about T16 XRA

Does T16 XRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 XRA is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 XRA?
The MOT on T16 XRA is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 XRA done?
T16 XRA was recorded at 136,294 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 7,125 miles a year.
Has T16 XRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 XRA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 XRA 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 T16 XRA find?
T16 XRA passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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