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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

V13 RTTMOT history

V13 RTT is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 27 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

V13 RTT black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,719 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 RTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 RTT was last recorded at 158,719 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 7,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,889 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,830 miles
Average per year
6,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,719 miles
  • 2025 – 150,889 miles
  • 2024 – 136,509 miles
  • 2023 – 127,843 miles
  • 2022 – 117,259 miles
  • 2021 – 112,815 miles
  • 2020 – 106,928 miles
  • 2019 – 101,620 miles
  • 2018 – 93,854 miles
  • 2017 – 87,757 miles
  • 2016 – 83,400 miles
  • 2015 – 76,898 miles
  • 2014 – 71,582 miles
  • 2013 – 65,014 miles
  • 2012 – 59,854 miles
  • 2011 – 52,678 miles
  • 2010 – 44,265 miles
  • 2009 – 38,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,719 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in light unit

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,719 miles (+7,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,719 miles
    Test number
    991382141714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass150,889 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,889 miles
    Test number
    770314504441
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail150,888 miles (+14,379)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,888 miles
    Test number
    118533655386
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass136,509 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    136,509 miles
    Test number
    911200204728
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail136,509 miles (+216)1 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,509 miles
    Test number
    210668430763
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad sensor wire incorrectly routed/fouling
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Noise on wheel on rotation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail136,293 miles (+8,450)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,293 miles
    Test number
    926761742039
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front reflector missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass127,843 miles (+23)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,843 miles
    Test number
    212064335628
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is cable tied over another number plate holder.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear number plate has been stuck over another number plate which is different .
  8. Fail127,820 miles (+10,561)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,820 miles
    Test number
    522826914212
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification modified drop link .Locking device not locked up . (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front number plate has been cable tried over another number plate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear number plate has been stuck on top another number plate
  9. Pass117,259 miles (+4,444)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,259 miles
    Test number
    869163303805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass112,815 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    112,815 miles
    Test number
    997473247006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,814 miles (+5,886)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,814 miles
    Test number
    866830585582
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass106,928 miles (+5,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    106,928 miles
    Test number
    687040327812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass101,620 miles (+7,766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,620 miles
    Test number
    277751044395
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass93,854 miles (+6,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,854 miles
    Test number
    873783924634
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff
  15. Pass87,757 miles (+4,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,757 miles
    Test number
    375294934196
    • AdvisoryFront tyres inner/outer shoulder wear
  16. Pass83,400 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,400 miles
    Test number
    674243745682
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail83,400 miles (+6,502)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,400 miles
    Test number
    686078122194
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass76,898 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,898 miles
    Test number
    125484165428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,582 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,582 miles
    Test number
    267847554095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,014 miles (+5,160)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,014 miles
    Test number
    895470253025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass59,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,854 miles
    Test number
    247298552062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,854 miles (+7,176)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,854 miles
    Test number
    138668152077
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass52,678 miles (+8,413)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,678 miles
    Test number
    826089851016
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres hold inner/outer shoulder wear
  24. Pass44,265 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,265 miles
    Test number
    112410440003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,197 miles
    Test number
    453757009174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,197 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,197 miles
    Test number
    141884509105
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about V13 RTT

Does V13 RTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 RTT is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V13 RTT?
The MOT on V13 RTT is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 RTT done?
V13 RTT was recorded at 158,719 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,969 miles a year.
Has V13 RTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 RTT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V13 RTT 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 V13 RTT find?
V13 RTT passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached; oil leak, but not excessive.

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