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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

T28 ELKMOT history

T28 ELK is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 7 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 210,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
210,028 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 ELK
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
7 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 ELK was last recorded at 210,028 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,025 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
12,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,028 miles
  • 2024 – 191,405 miles
  • 2023 – 181,759 miles
  • 2022 – 167,680 miles
  • 2021 – 140,730 miles
  • 2020 – 121,783 miles
  • 2019 – 112,868 miles
  • 2018 – 108,741 miles
  • 2017 – 107,246 miles
  • 2016 – 103,413 miles
  • 2014 – 88,244 miles
  • 2013 – 68,183 miles
  • 2012 – 47,089 miles
  • 2011 – 29,791 miles
  • 2010 – 10,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,028 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,028 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    210,028 miles
    Test number
    853996654649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail210,025 miles (+18,620)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,025 miles
    Test number
    459046026323
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass191,405 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    191,405 miles
    Test number
    348475449891
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail191,405 miles (+9,646)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,405 miles
    Test number
    666573360325
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass181,759 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    181,759 miles
    Test number
    958602232384
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail181,756 miles (+14,076)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,756 miles
    Test number
    616485148203
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass167,680 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    167,680 miles
    Test number
    957331666763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail167,679 miles (+26,949)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,679 miles
    Test number
    884980700473
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass140,730 miles (+18,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,730 miles
    Test number
    856021918604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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))

  10. Pass121,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,783 miles
    Test number
    941807191723
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bot front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail121,783 miles (+8,915)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,783 miles
    Test number
    376523678272
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bot front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,868 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,868 miles
    Test number
    910625461136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,741 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,741 miles
    Test number
    282500482582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,246 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,246 miles
    Test number
    513029255774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,413 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,413 miles
    Test number
    724053920372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,339 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,339 miles
    Test number
    939288168923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,803 miles (+12,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,803 miles
    Test number
    250357005577
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass88,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,244 miles
    Test number
    309931834277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail88,244 miles (+20,061)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,244 miles
    Test number
    679070534218
    • FailureNearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass68,183 miles (+21,094)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,183 miles
    Test number
    719157743004
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass47,089 miles (+17,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,089 miles
    Test number
    717332352009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,791 miles (+19,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,791 miles
    Test number
    115605751476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass10,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    10,761 miles
    Test number
    254447550026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T28 ELK

Does T28 ELK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 ELK is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T28 ELK?
The MOT on T28 ELK is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T28 ELK done?
T28 ELK was recorded at 210,028 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 12,729 miles a year.
Has T28 ELK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 ELK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T28 ELK 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 T28 ELK find?
T28 ELK passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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