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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

T23 RETMOT history

T23 RET is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,296 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 RET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 RET was last recorded at 96,296 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2011: 49,384 miles, lower than 443,090 miles on 16 Feb 2010.

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
96,268 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
3,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,296 miles
  • 2025 – 93,935 miles
  • 2024 – 91,338 miles
  • 2023 – 89,930 miles
  • 2022 – 88,518 miles
  • 2021 – 86,270 miles
  • 2020 – 83,843 miles
  • 2019 – 81,563 miles
  • 2018 – 79,855 miles
  • 2017 – 78,075 miles
  • 2016 – 73,702 miles
  • 2015 – 69,642 miles
  • 2014 – 64,095 miles
  • 2013 – 57,988 miles
  • 2012 – 53,565 miles
  • 2011 – 49,389 miles
  • 2010 – 443,090 miles
  • 2009 – 38,987 miles
  • 2008 – 33,346 miles
  • 2007 – 23,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,296 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,296 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,296 miles
    Test number
    248349229847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail96,268 miles (+2,333)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,268 miles
    Test number
    626847552144
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass93,935 miles (+2,597)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    93,935 miles
    Test number
    790261504549
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,338 miles (+1,408)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,338 miles
    Test number
    723062004035
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass89,930 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,930 miles
    Test number
    826299565453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,518 miles (+2,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,518 miles
    Test number
    391727684982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass86,270 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,270 miles
    Test number
    969578184964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,843 miles (+2,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,843 miles
    Test number
    543570038832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass81,563 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,563 miles
    Test number
    341458048449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  10. Fail81,554 miles (+1,699)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,554 miles
    Test number
    841533235202
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  11. Pass79,855 miles (+1,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,855 miles
    Test number
    943657656669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass78,075 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,075 miles
    Test number
    351493311952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,702 miles (+4,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,702 miles
    Test number
    605170721555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass69,642 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,642 miles
    Test number
    796156855022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,095 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,095 miles
    Test number
    198506554023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,988 miles (+4,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,988 miles
    Test number
    186984753018
    • 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)

  17. Pass53,565 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,565 miles
    Test number
    198669052095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,389 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,389 miles
    Test number
    165145931447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,384 miles (-393,706)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,384 miles
    Test number
    969102331055
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  20. Pass443,090 miles (+404,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    443,090 miles
    Test number
    783227040076
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass38,987 miles (+5,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,987 miles
    Test number
    793546459046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass33,346 miles (+9,629)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,346 miles
    Test number
    622415538066
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass23,717 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,717 miles
    Test number
    260599237074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,578 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,578 miles
    Test number
    993350937037
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front inner side wall cut not deep

Questions about T23 RET

Does T23 RET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 RET is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 RET?
The MOT on T23 RET is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 RET done?
T23 RET was recorded at 96,296 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,813 miles a year.
Has T23 RET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 RET has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T23 RET ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T23 RET find?
T23 RET passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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