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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

T5 AVBMOT history

T5 AVB is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 29 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 67,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
67,050 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 AVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 AVB was last recorded at 67,050 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,854 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
1,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,050 miles
  • 2025 – 66,854 miles
  • 2024 – 66,763 miles
  • 2023 – 66,374 miles
  • 2022 – 66,239 miles
  • 2021 – 65,524 miles
  • 2019 – 64,930 miles
  • 2018 – 62,560 miles
  • 2013 – 61,935 miles
  • 2012 – 60,713 miles
  • 2010 – 60,486 miles
  • 2009 – 59,390 miles
  • 2008 – 55,847 miles
  • 2007 – 44,387 miles
  • 2006 – 36,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,050 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,050 miles (+196)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    67,050 miles
    Test number
    650766044822
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass66,854 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,854 miles
    Test number
    659529478609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,763 miles (+389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,763 miles
    Test number
    158346226999
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output delaminated headlights (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass66,374 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,374 miles
    Test number
    990773346909
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens starting to go opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens starting to go opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail66,370 miles (+131)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,370 miles
    Test number
    962273431074
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass66,239 miles (+715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,239 miles
    Test number
    152046911809
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass65,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    65,524 miles
    Test number
    237905969057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,524 miles (+594)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,524 miles
    Test number
    306620897740
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass64,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,930 miles
    Test number
    531797757634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,930 miles (+2,370)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,930 miles
    Test number
    642274169621
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass62,560 miles (+625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,560 miles
    Test number
    771537235732
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass61,935 miles (+1,222)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,935 miles
    Test number
    388301993150
    • NoteOsr brake pipe corroding

  13. Pass60,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,713 miles
    Test number
    527236992083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,713 miles (+227)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,713 miles
    Test number
    755335192039
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass60,486 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,486 miles
    Test number
    184905460339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,390 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,390 miles
    Test number
    802057789293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,847 miles (+11,460)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,847 miles
    Test number
    843736728202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,387 miles (+7,428)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,387 miles
    Test number
    683688427224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,959 miles
    Test number
    434899536456
    • 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)

Questions about T5 AVB

Does T5 AVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 AVB is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 AVB?
The MOT on T5 AVB is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 AVB done?
T5 AVB was recorded at 67,050 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 1,522 miles a year.
Has T5 AVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 AVB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 AVB 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 T5 AVB find?
T5 AVB passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both; headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both.

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