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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

T88 OMCMOT history

T88 OMC is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 16 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 255,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2026
Mileage
255,479 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 OMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 OMC was last recorded at 255,479 miles on 22 Mar 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,463 miles · 4 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
11,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 255,479 miles
  • 2023 – 255,463 miles
  • 2021 – 255,125 miles
  • 2020 – 252,709 miles
  • 2019 – 248,659 miles
  • 2018 – 237,024 miles
  • 2017 – 221,213 miles
  • 2016 – 199,594 miles
  • 2015 – 177,297 miles
  • 2014 – 160,019 miles
  • 2013 – 141,912 miles
  • 2012 – 121,575 miles
  • 2011 – 103,111 miles
  • 2010 – 85,773 miles
  • 2009 – 71,671 miles
  • 2008 – 55,635 miles
  • 2007 – 45,931 miles
  • 2006 – 32,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,479 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,479 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    255,479 miles
    Test number
    712620740324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass255,463 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    255,463 miles
    Test number
    947763099866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle

  3. Fail255,461 miles (+336)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,461 miles
    Test number
    926373559375
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle

  4. Pass255,125 miles (+2,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    255,125 miles
    Test number
    664342522970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass252,709 miles (+4,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    252,709 miles
    Test number
    236796895841
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass248,659 miles (+11,635)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    248,659 miles
    Test number
    507833369905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass237,024 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    237,024 miles
    Test number
    934868001061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail237,016 miles (+15,803)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,016 miles
    Test number
    366804532050
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass221,213 miles (+798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    221,213 miles
    Test number
    247411153978
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail220,415 miles (+20,821)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,415 miles
    Test number
    609752137460
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass199,594 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    199,594 miles
    Test number
    430426595312
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail199,593 miles (+22,296)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,593 miles
    Test number
    703515185351
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass177,297 miles (+17,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    177,297 miles
    Test number
    694161408164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass160,019 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    160,019 miles
    Test number
    307922984204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail160,018 miles (+1)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,018 miles
    Test number
    167221984208
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  16. Fail160,017 miles (+1,084)13 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,017 miles
    Test number
    286001964291
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Fail158,933 miles (+17,021)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,933 miles
    Test number
    637768394186
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass141,912 miles (+20,337)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    141,912 miles
    Test number
    256580903233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass121,575 miles (+18,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    121,575 miles
    Test number
    517009882190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  20. Pass103,111 miles (+17,338)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,111 miles
    Test number
    305874301274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteHeadlamp light output low

  21. Fail85,773 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,773 miles
    Test number
    791124780191
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass85,773 miles (+14,102)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,773 miles
    Test number
    860254080137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,671 miles (+135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,671 miles
    Test number
    111675319251
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail71,536 miles (+15,901)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,536 miles
    Test number
    330553419210
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass55,635 miles (+9,704)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,635 miles
    Test number
    223711898175
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes worn
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads on 2.0mm on outer edges

  26. Pass45,931 miles (+13,494)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    582133397131
    • NoteFront and rear inner brake pads low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread on 2.0mm
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
    • NoteSlight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

  27. Pass32,437 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,437 miles
    Test number
    662156596121
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread on 1.6mm on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread on 2.0mm

Questions about T88 OMC

Does T88 OMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T88 OMC expired on 21 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T88 OMC?
The MOT on T88 OMC expired on 21 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T88 OMC done?
T88 OMC was recorded at 255,479 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2025, an average of 11,936 miles a year.
Has T88 OMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 OMC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T88 OMC 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 T88 OMC find?
T88 OMC passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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