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BMW Z4

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

V12 CGVMOT history

V12 CGV is a red petrol BMW Z4 first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 154,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
154,075 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 CGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 CGV was last recorded at 154,075 miles on 12 May 2026, 1,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,708 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,367 miles
Average per year
6,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,075 miles
  • 2025 – 152,708 miles
  • 2024 – 152,358 miles
  • 2023 – 147,814 miles
  • 2021 – 144,356 miles
  • 2020 – 143,705 miles
  • 2019 – 140,901 miles
  • 2018 – 139,045 miles
  • 2017 – 135,785 miles
  • 2016 – 129,388 miles
  • 2015 – 117,558 miles
  • 2014 – 92,665 miles
  • 2013 – 79,669 miles
  • 2011 – 62,535 miles
  • 2010 – 53,392 miles
  • 2009 – 47,575 miles
  • 2008 – 42,717 miles
  • 2007 – 32,460 miles
  • 2006 – 28,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,075 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,075 miles (+1,367)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    154,075 miles
    Test number
    292088794944
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass152,708 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    152,708 miles
    Test number
    488721857985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail152,697 miles (+339)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,697 miles
    Test number
    864970593755
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass152,358 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,358 miles
    Test number
    128425534219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,814 miles
    Test number
    947827178946
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail147,814 miles (+3,458)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,814 miles
    Test number
    404333867893
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass144,356 miles (+651)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,356 miles
    Test number
    576020962649
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass143,705 miles (+2,804)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,705 miles
    Test number
    934296906404
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass140,901 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,901 miles
    Test number
    331451908330
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail140,898 miles (+1,853)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,898 miles
    Test number
    823926682688
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass139,045 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    139,045 miles
    Test number
    110123549310
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail139,045 miles (+3,260)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,045 miles
    Test number
    969678979998
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass135,785 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    135,785 miles
    Test number
    135352643916
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail135,780 miles (+6,392)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,780 miles
    Test number
    786188166980
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass129,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,388 miles
    Test number
    835962540020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail129,388 miles (+11,830)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,388 miles
    Test number
    572542247295
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass117,558 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,558 miles
    Test number
    959685135164
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  18. Fail117,556 miles (+24,891)1 dangerous11 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,556 miles
    Test number
    816558525193
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  19. Pass92,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,665 miles
    Test number
    557639474068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,665 miles (+12,996)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,665 miles
    Test number
    657198674074
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front brake pad sensor cable insecure

  21. Pass79,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    916147703042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,668 miles (+9)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,668 miles
    Test number
    765397803019
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  23. Fail79,659 miles (+17,124)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    928063603032
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass62,535 miles (+9,143)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,535 miles
    Test number
    617067971206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,392 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,392 miles
    Test number
    714871250252
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inside

  26. Fail53,392 miles (+5,817)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,392 miles
    Test number
    111774040230
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inside

  27. Pass47,575 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,575 miles
    Test number
    961884339270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,717 miles (+3,294)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,717 miles
    Test number
    480950348263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,423 miles (+6,963)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,423 miles
    Test number
    170893178071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEdge worn both front tyres

  30. Pass32,460 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,460 miles
    Test number
    740737137148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass28,680 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,680 miles
    Test number
    824497926359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail28,539 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,539 miles
    Test number
    453774926335
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise
    • NoteRear tyres on limit 1.6mm replacement advise

Questions about V12 CGV

Does V12 CGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 CGV is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 CGV?
The MOT on V12 CGV is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 CGV done?
V12 CGV was recorded at 154,075 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 6,446 miles a year.
Has V12 CGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 CGV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V12 CGV 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 V12 CGV find?
V12 CGV passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust mounting defective joint corroded; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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