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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,995 cc

V20 CARMOT history

V20 CAR is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.

V20 CAR black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
69,022 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 CAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 CAR was last recorded at 69,022 miles on 20 May 2025, 1,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,615 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,407 miles
Average per year
2,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,022 miles
  • 2024 – 67,615 miles
  • 2021 – 67,398 miles
  • 2020 – 67,225 miles
  • 2018 – 67,047 miles
  • 2017 – 66,172 miles
  • 2016 – 65,627 miles
  • 2015 – 59,705 miles
  • 2014 – 52,427 miles
  • 2013 – 43,370 miles
  • 2012 – 34,725 miles
  • 2011 – 29,199 miles
  • 2010 – 24,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,022 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside mirror glass missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Only one horn working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,022 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    69,022 miles
    Test number
    151761491881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,615 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    500475506910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,606 miles (+208)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,606 miles
    Test number
    493078838046
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Pass67,398 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,398 miles
    Test number
    479212405350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail67,393 miles (+168)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,393 miles
    Test number
    948917669452
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass67,225 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,225 miles
    Test number
    440428247481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,047 miles (+201)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,047 miles
    Test number
    985887098574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on fail limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension components corrodded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodded
  8. Pass66,846 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,846 miles
    Test number
    856954150335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOnly one horn working
  9. Fail66,846 miles (+674)1 failure2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,846 miles
    Test number
    574357759932
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOnly one horn working
  10. Pass66,172 miles (+545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    481475314313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass65,627 miles (+5,922)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,627 miles
    Test number
    727923772916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded on faces
    • AdvisoryOnly one horn working
  12. Pass59,705 miles (+7,278)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,705 miles
    Test number
    618668325087
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNSF tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass52,427 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,427 miles
    Test number
    109694724493
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  14. Fail52,427 miles (+9,057)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,427 miles
    Test number
    768734124062
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  15. Pass43,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,370 miles
    Test number
    177519223018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,369 miles (+8,644)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,369 miles
    Test number
    195909123434
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass34,725 miles (+5,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,725 miles
    Test number
    698100132057
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass29,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,199 miles
    Test number
    156776721071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail29,199 miles (+4,730)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,199 miles
    Test number
    747866321064
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass24,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,469 miles
    Test number
    142584150006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V20 CAR

Does V20 CAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V20 CAR expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V20 CAR?
The MOT on V20 CAR expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V20 CAR done?
V20 CAR was recorded at 69,022 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 2,924 miles a year.
Has V20 CAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 CAR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V20 CAR 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 V20 CAR find?
V20 CAR passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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