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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

V21 GCMMOT history

V21 GCM is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2024.

V21 GCM silver BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2025
Mileage
138,720 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 GCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 GCM was last recorded at 138,720 miles on 4 Dec 2024, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,563 miles · 9 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
4,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,720 miles
  • 2022 – 138,563 miles
  • 2021 – 136,090 miles
  • 2020 – 134,382 miles
  • 2019 – 132,942 miles
  • 2017 – 128,181 miles
  • 2016 – 121,109 miles
  • 2015 – 113,145 miles
  • 2014 – 104,247 miles
  • 2013 – 90,890 miles
  • 2012 – 77,675 miles
  • 2010 – 71,741 miles
  • 2009 – 66,618 miles
  • 2008 – 61,562 miles
  • 2007 – 55,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,720 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted thus allowing full inspection

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Park brake excessive travel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,720 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,720 miles
    Test number
    664125499204
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted thus allowing full inspection

  2. Fail138,720 miles (+157)1 dangerous1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,720 miles
    Test number
    696627093318
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted thus allowing full inspection

  3. Pass138,563 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,563 miles
    Test number
    740338858934
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

  4. Fail138,563 miles (+2,473)8 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,563 miles
    Test number
    155599300087
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

  5. Pass136,090 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,090 miles
    Test number
    933944780522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake cable corroded cable exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake cable corroded cable exposed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake excessive travel

  6. Fail136,090 miles (+1,708)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,090 miles
    Test number
    781619640475
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake cable corroded cable exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake cable corroded cable exposed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake excessive travel

  7. Pass134,382 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,382 miles
    Test number
    760591491550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARK BRAKE EXCESSIVE TRAVEL

  8. Fail134,382 miles (+1,440)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,382 miles
    Test number
    904162077310
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire INSECURE (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARK BRAKE EXCESSIVE TRAVEL

  9. Pass132,942 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,942 miles
    Test number
    908094705903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost wishbone bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cables chaffing on suspension (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Park brake no lock out (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Fail132,942 miles (+4,761)4 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,942 miles
    Test number
    695083470402
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear lines (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded dual line front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working wiper mechanism inoperative (3.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost wishbone bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cables chaffing on suspension (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Park brake no lock out (1.2.1 (c))

  11. Pass128,181 miles (+7,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    128,181 miles
    Test number
    847602451997
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear lines (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass121,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    121,109 miles
    Test number
    951664605185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer position lamp not working

  13. Fail121,109 miles (+7,964)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,109 miles
    Test number
    999688487213
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer position lamp not working

  14. Pass113,145 miles (+8,898)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    113,145 miles
    Test number
    697663515475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,247 miles (+13,357)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    104,247 miles
    Test number
    925316354318
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass90,890 miles (+13,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    90,890 miles
    Test number
    379175543392
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass77,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,675 miles
    Test number
    407331442493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,675 miles (+1,577)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,675 miles
    Test number
    749891742324
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass76,098 miles (+4,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,098 miles
    Test number
    647950512067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass71,741 miles (+5,123)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,741 miles
    Test number
    970035270168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f disc slightly worn..
    • NoteO/s/f disc slightly worn..
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge..

  21. Pass66,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    454363879102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,618 miles (+5,056)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    321283979125
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass61,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,562 miles
    Test number
    321158778103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,562 miles (+6,394)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,562 miles
    Test number
    550328478167
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass55,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,168 miles
    Test number
    824588077179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 GCM

Does V21 GCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V21 GCM expired on 3 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V21 GCM?
The MOT on V21 GCM expired on 3 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V21 GCM done?
V21 GCM was recorded at 138,720 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2024, an average of 4,791 miles a year.
Has V21 GCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 GCM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V21 GCM 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 V21 GCM find?
V21 GCM passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 7 more.

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