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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

T18 CATMOT history

T18 CAT is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 17 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,094 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 CAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 CAT was last recorded at 117,094 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 3,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,025 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,069 miles
Average per year
3,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,094 miles
  • 2025 – 114,025 miles
  • 2024 – 109,904 miles
  • 2023 – 104,703 miles
  • 2022 – 103,117 miles
  • 2021 – 100,837 miles
  • 2020 – 99,937 miles
  • 2019 – 95,112 miles
  • 2018 – 89,420 miles
  • 2017 – 87,283 miles
  • 2016 – 83,144 miles
  • 2014 – 77,525 miles
  • 2013 – 73,783 miles
  • 2012 – 69,427 miles
  • 2011 – 65,150 miles
  • 2010 – 60,996 miles
  • 2009 – 55,154 miles
  • 2008 – 48,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,094 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,094 miles
    Test number
    969501961633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,094 miles (+3,069)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,094 miles
    Test number
    926087281494
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,025 miles
    Test number
    252117727758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,025 miles (+4,121)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,025 miles
    Test number
    713612464271
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking not to excess (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,904 miles (+5,201)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,904 miles
    Test number
    623481191883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,703 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,703 miles
    Test number
    234527416116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Fail104,669 miles (+1,552)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,669 miles
    Test number
    660326099511
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Pass103,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,117 miles
    Test number
    631410153879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail103,117 miles (+2,280)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,117 miles
    Test number
    424961278298
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass100,837 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,837 miles
    Test number
    252054851022
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail100,837 miles (+900)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,837 miles
    Test number
    938910177500
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 3mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass99,937 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    696276742401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,112 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,112 miles
    Test number
    743694971815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail95,055 miles (+5,635)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,055 miles
    Test number
    121671510356
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass89,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,420 miles
    Test number
    596424651985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,420 miles (+2,137)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,420 miles
    Test number
    652940364467
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  17. Pass87,283 miles (+4,139)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,283 miles
    Test number
    619916036173
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Slight corrosion on front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres have cracks in tread ok at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Additional brake light in/op unable to see if connected
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Under side of vehicle corroded not to excess at present (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass83,144 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,144 miles
    Test number
    753440662087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,525 miles (+3,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,525 miles
    Test number
    955931414331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass73,783 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,783 miles
    Test number
    266972213305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail73,783 miles (+4,356)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,783 miles
    Test number
    925582413371
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass69,427 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,427 miles
    Test number
    677008422363
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail69,427 miles (+4,277)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,427 miles
    Test number
    755308622370
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass65,150 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,150 miles
    Test number
    338941101345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,996 miles (+5,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,996 miles
    Test number
    933219100396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  26. Pass55,154 miles (+6,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,154 miles
    Test number
    680467519365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass48,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,329 miles
    Test number
    453693738460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 CAT

Does T18 CAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 CAT is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 CAT?
The MOT on T18 CAT is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 CAT done?
T18 CAT was recorded at 117,094 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 3,898 miles a year.
Has T18 CAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 CAT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 CAT 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 T18 CAT find?
T18 CAT passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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