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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

V40 TAFMOT history

V40 TAF is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

V40 TAF silver BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
81,316 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 TAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 TAF was last recorded at 81,316 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,178 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
4,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,316 miles
  • 2024 – 81,178 miles
  • 2023 – 81,011 miles
  • 2021 – 79,451 miles
  • 2019 – 67,080 miles
  • 2018 – 64,402 miles
  • 2017 – 64,071 miles
  • 2016 – 58,456 miles
  • 2015 – 53,148 miles
  • 2014 – 45,452 miles
  • 2013 – 36,468 miles
  • 2012 – 27,037 miles
  • 2011 – 19,169 miles
  • 2010 – 15,161 miles
  • 2009 – 11,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,316 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,316 miles (+138)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    81,316 miles
    Test number
    927113477818
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  2. Pass81,178 miles (+167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,178 miles
    Test number
    690270580984
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
  3. Pass81,011 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,011 miles
    Test number
    942098999283
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some inside edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryManufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
  4. Pass81,004 miles (+1)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,004 miles
    Test number
    733237794940
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail81,003 miles (+1,552)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,003 miles
    Test number
    903408407111
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass79,451 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,451 miles
    Test number
    781606786461
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail79,450 miles (+7,098)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,450 miles
    Test number
    414295502345
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass72,352 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,352 miles
    Test number
    868748956892
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail72,352 miles (+5,272)1 dangerous4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,352 miles
    Test number
    155880926145
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass67,080 miles (+2,678)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,080 miles
    Test number
    103788819304
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass64,402 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,402 miles
    Test number
    150853910637
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, Also worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail64,398 miles (+327)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,398 miles
    Test number
    816124567310
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, Also worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass64,071 miles (+5,615)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,071 miles
    Test number
    506298232407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre tread wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass58,456 miles (+5,308)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,456 miles
    Test number
    287540832443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyres sidewall cut
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyres sidewall cut
  15. Pass53,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,148 miles
    Test number
    907993412055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Fail53,148 miles (+7,696)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,148 miles
    Test number
    385064065355
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryRear pads very low
  17. Pass45,452 miles (+8,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,452 miles
    Test number
    998785474258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Pass36,468 miles (+9,431)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,468 miles
    Test number
    349360193448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,037 miles (+7,868)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,037 miles
    Test number
    927508372265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,169 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,169 miles
    Test number
    685443671202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,161 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,161 miles
    Test number
    743656050206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,002 miles
    Test number
    704584349228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 TAF

Does V40 TAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 TAF is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V40 TAF?
The MOT on V40 TAF is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 TAF done?
V40 TAF was recorded at 81,316 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,346 miles a year.
Has V40 TAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 TAF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V40 TAF 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 V40 TAF find?
V40 TAF passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips to screen; brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps, and 1 more.

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