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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

V31 ACHMOT history

V31 ACH is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 10 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

V31 ACH silver BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
104,274 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 ACH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 ACH was last recorded at 104,274 miles on 12 May 2026, 474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,800 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
474 miles
Average per year
3,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,274 miles
  • 2025 – 103,800 miles
  • 2024 – 100,206 miles
  • 2023 – 96,868 miles
  • 2022 – 93,401 miles
  • 2021 – 89,705 miles
  • 2020 – 86,001 miles
  • 2019 – 82,323 miles
  • 2018 – 78,218 miles
  • 2017 – 75,038 miles
  • 2016 – 71,857 miles
  • 2015 – 67,783 miles
  • 2014 – 63,129 miles
  • 2013 – 59,565 miles
  • 2012 – 54,479 miles
  • 2011 – 47,025 miles
  • 2010 – 44,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,274 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker bump stops missing

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,274 miles (+474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,274 miles
    Test number
    927216886957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker bump stops missing

  2. Pass103,800 miles (+3,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,800 miles
    Test number
    929735351905
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,206 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,206 miles
    Test number
    271795728295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail100,206 miles (+3,338)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,206 miles
    Test number
    154272699678
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,868 miles (+3,467)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,868 miles
    Test number
    508773411675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass93,401 miles (+3,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,401 miles
    Test number
    472854418449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop from shocker missing

  7. Pass89,705 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    89,705 miles
    Test number
    829928277732
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable protection corroded in places and exposed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower strut outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning showing on dash
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gear box
    • AdvisoryTrim covers on both outer sills

  8. Fail89,705 miles (+3,704)1 dangerous3 major1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,705 miles
    Test number
    565476364835
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable protection corroded in places and exposed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower strut outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning showing on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange between cat and front pipe 3 nuts corroded and missing
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gear box
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks from engine
    • AdvisoryTrim covers on both outer sills

  9. Pass86,001 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    527592668282
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe from manifold only held by one securing nut the rest are corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail86,001 miles (+3,678)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    982299323689
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe from manifold only held by one securing nut the rest are corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass82,323 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    82,323 miles
    Test number
    726872932778
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

  12. Fail82,323 miles (+4,105)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,323 miles
    Test number
    821007588629
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

  13. Pass78,218 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,218 miles
    Test number
    432295274697
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail78,149 miles (+3,111)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,149 miles
    Test number
    368350414154
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass75,038 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,038 miles
    Test number
    780298707167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,028 miles (+3,171)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,028 miles
    Test number
    722152154014
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass71,857 miles (+4,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,857 miles
    Test number
    129446298085
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

  18. Pass67,783 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,783 miles
    Test number
    378180765197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre scuffing inside edge

  19. Fail67,782 miles (+4,653)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,782 miles
    Test number
    146509155158
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scuffing indside edge
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Pass63,129 miles (+7)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,129 miles
    Test number
    177119344153
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail63,122 miles (+3,557)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,122 miles
    Test number
    769288244167
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass59,565 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,565 miles
    Test number
    695873163170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,479 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,479 miles
    Test number
    279258972159
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge

  24. Fail54,473 miles (+7,448)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,473 miles
    Test number
    758917372151
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge

  25. Pass47,025 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,025 miles
    Test number
    519671171110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,204 miles
    Test number
    204661160499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail44,199 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,199 miles
    Test number
    683861560104
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V31 ACH

Does V31 ACH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 ACH is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 ACH?
The MOT on V31 ACH is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 ACH done?
V31 ACH was recorded at 104,274 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 3,773 miles a year.
Has V31 ACH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 ACH has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V31 ACH 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 V31 ACH find?
V31 ACH passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil; parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated, and 1 more.

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