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BMW Z4

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,997 cc

V1 VBMMOT history

V1 VBM is a white petrol BMW Z4 first used on 26 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 75,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

V1 VBM white BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,242 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 VBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 VBM was last recorded at 75,242 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 5,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2019: 28,334 miles, lower than 37,407 miles on 23 Jan 2018.

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
69,394 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,848 miles
Average per year
5,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,242 miles
  • 2024 – 69,394 miles
  • 2023 – 60,006 miles
  • 2022 – 50,727 miles
  • 2021 – 48,960 miles
  • 2020 – 43,385 miles
  • 2019 – 28,334 miles
  • 2018 – 37,407 miles
  • 2017 – 31,980 miles
  • 2016 – 24,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,242 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,242 miles (+5,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,242 miles
    Test number
    796544169409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  2. Pass69,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,394 miles
    Test number
    870707771600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail69,394 miles (+9,388)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,394 miles
    Test number
    265653226256
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass60,006 miles (+9,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,006 miles
    Test number
    601445175115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass50,727 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    50,727 miles
    Test number
    824254952977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail50,726 miles (+1,766)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,726 miles
    Test number
    860825888087
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass48,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    799302209995
    • AdvisoryLimited underbody inspection due to undershields.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail48,960 miles (+5,575)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    909680220507
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLimited underbody inspection due to undershields.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass43,385 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,385 miles
    Test number
    354676100741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,313 miles (+14,979)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,313 miles
    Test number
    463462051599
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass28,334 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    28,334 miles
    Test number
    617393448160
    • AdvisoryLimited underbody inspection due to undershields.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail28,334 miles (-9,073)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,334 miles
    Test number
    868183343844
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLimited underbody inspection due to undershields.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass37,407 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,407 miles
    Test number
    145123207018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,980 miles (+7,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,980 miles
    Test number
    379808919800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyre treads cracking but not showing cords or ply
    • AdvisoryTrim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

  15. Pass24,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,863 miles
    Test number
    958617502410
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about V1 VBM

Does V1 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 VBM is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V1 VBM?
The MOT on V1 VBM is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 VBM done?
V1 VBM was recorded at 75,242 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,286 miles a year.
Has V1 VBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 VBM has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V1 VBM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V1 VBM find?
V1 VBM passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall; offside front nail in tyre.

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