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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 2,996 cc

T8 SOCMOT history

T8 SOC is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 18 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 39,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
39,649 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 SOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 SOC was last recorded at 39,649 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Dec 2024: 38,039 miles, lower than 38,095 miles on 16 Dec 2024.

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
38,039 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,610 miles
Average per year
1,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,649 miles
  • 2024 – 38,039 miles
  • 2023 – 36,852 miles
  • 2022 – 34,442 miles
  • 2021 – 31,188 miles
  • 2020 – 28,669 miles
  • 2019 – 28,011 miles
  • 2018 – 26,709 miles
  • 2017 – 24,845 miles
  • 2016 – 23,782 miles
  • 2015 – 21,325 miles
  • 2014 – 19,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,649 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened becoming corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened becoming corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,649 miles (+1,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    39,649 miles
    Test number
    111923858909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened becoming corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened becoming corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass38,039 miles (-56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    38,039 miles
    Test number
    346011290464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail38,095 miles (+1,243)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,095 miles
    Test number
    582796768989
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass36,852 miles (+2,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    36,852 miles
    Test number
    817301623032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  5. Pass34,442 miles (+3,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,442 miles
    Test number
    738800283201
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  6. Pass31,188 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    31,188 miles
    Test number
    477371505951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,669 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    28,669 miles
    Test number
    940179560203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,011 miles (+1,302)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,011 miles
    Test number
    114404472551
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays
  9. Pass26,709 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    26,709 miles
    Test number
    487643280202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,702 miles (+1,857)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,702 miles
    Test number
    366916983603
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  11. Pass24,845 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,845 miles
    Test number
    887519929158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,782 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,782 miles
    Test number
    119606190034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,325 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,325 miles
    Test number
    957575675075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,662 miles
    Test number
    695001544271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T8 SOC

Does T8 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 SOC is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T8 SOC?
The MOT on T8 SOC is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 SOC done?
T8 SOC was recorded at 39,649 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 1,775 miles a year.
Has T8 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 SOC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T8 SOC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Dec 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T8 SOC find?
T8 SOC passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened becoming corroded; offside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened becoming corroded.

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