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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

V12 PRCMOT history

V12 PRC is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 29 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

V12 PRC black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,126 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 PRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 PRC was last recorded at 123,126 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,240 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
886 miles
Average per year
5,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,126 miles
  • 2025 – 122,240 miles
  • 2023 – 121,583 miles
  • 2022 – 116,592 miles
  • 2021 – 112,530 miles
  • 2020 – 108,079 miles
  • 2018 – 103,509 miles
  • 2017 – 92,068 miles
  • 2016 – 92,058 miles
  • 2015 – 84,783 miles
  • 2014 – 77,400 miles
  • 2013 – 62,899 miles
  • 2012 – 51,402 miles
  • 2011 – 37,787 miles
  • 2010 – 37,575 miles
  • 2009 – 29,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,126 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,126 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,126 miles
    Test number
    121622008569
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail123,126 miles (+886)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,126 miles
    Test number
    244879289793
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass122,240 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    122,240 miles
    Test number
    301125511964
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail122,240 miles (+10)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,240 miles
    Test number
    971687639675
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail122,230 miles (+647)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,230 miles
    Test number
    771405191142
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,583 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,583 miles
    Test number
    449027219866
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265-30-19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265-30-19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail121,579 miles (+4,987)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,579 miles
    Test number
    145716900148
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265-30-19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265-30-19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass116,592 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,592 miles
    Test number
    182842446236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,530 miles (+4,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    112,530 miles
    Test number
    947124331062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass108,079 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    108,079 miles
    Test number
    569333070084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,509 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,509 miles
    Test number
    939674375070
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  12. Fail103,509 miles (+5,207)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,509 miles
    Test number
    640083145672
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  13. Pass98,302 miles (+6,234)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,302 miles
    Test number
    853739830783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass92,068 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,068 miles
    Test number
    662426870692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a slight cut on the inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the inner edges

  15. Fail92,058 miles (+7,275)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    718394239668
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a slight cut on the inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the inner edges

  16. Pass84,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,783 miles
    Test number
    934397659742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,783 miles (+7,383)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,783 miles
    Test number
    884508524365
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass77,400 miles (+14,501)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,400 miles
    Test number
    439244854315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,899 miles (+11,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,899 miles
    Test number
    268525763381
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass51,402 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,402 miles
    Test number
    217164962323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,432 miles (+9,645)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,432 miles
    Test number
    415022802057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,787 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,787 miles
    Test number
    675017101048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,746 miles (+171)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,746 miles
    Test number
    369394901091
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail37,575 miles (+8,474)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,575 miles
    Test number
    682945760319
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass29,101 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,101 miles
    Test number
    192821949333
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger broken off silencer-does not reduce the security of the system but needs re-welding

Questions about V12 PRC

Does V12 PRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 PRC is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 PRC?
The MOT on V12 PRC is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 PRC done?
V12 PRC was recorded at 123,126 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,671 miles a year.
Has V12 PRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 PRC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 PRC 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 PRC find?
V12 PRC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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