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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 2,497 cc

V5 SMWMOT history

V5 SMW is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 23 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 58,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

V5 SMW grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,359 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 SMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 SMW was last recorded at 58,359 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 3,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,230 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,129 miles
Average per year
3,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,359 miles
  • 2025 – 55,230 miles
  • 2024 – 53,203 miles
  • 2023 – 50,172 miles
  • 2022 – 47,580 miles
  • 2021 – 44,735 miles
  • 2020 – 42,428 miles
  • 2019 – 38,648 miles
  • 2018 – 34,664 miles
  • 2017 – 30,959 miles
  • 2016 – 27,322 miles
  • 2015 – 23,383 miles
  • 2014 – 18,733 miles
  • 2013 – 16,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,359 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,359 miles (+3,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,359 miles
    Test number
    127929302982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass55,230 miles (+2,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,230 miles
    Test number
    645653291649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass53,203 miles (+3,031)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    53,203 miles
    Test number
    748603117636
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker dust cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass50,172 miles (+2,592)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,172 miles
    Test number
    117553434173
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass47,580 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,580 miles
    Test number
    661352020481
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail47,599 miles (+2,864)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,599 miles
    Test number
    776842356714
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass44,735 miles (+2,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,735 miles
    Test number
    757305409341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass42,428 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,428 miles
    Test number
    772330597128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,648 miles (+3,984)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,648 miles
    Test number
    327226602480
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass34,664 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,664 miles
    Test number
    517628860986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,959 miles (+3,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,959 miles
    Test number
    392056477917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Pass27,322 miles (+3,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,322 miles
    Test number
    167262531047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/f tyres perishing
  13. Pass23,383 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,383 miles
    Test number
    526014074485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,733 miles (+1,136)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,733 miles
    Test number
    927023074288
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass17,597 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    17,597 miles
    Test number
    106504734460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    16,725 miles
    Test number
    988339253284
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V5 SMW

Does V5 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 SMW is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 SMW?
The MOT on V5 SMW is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 SMW done?
V5 SMW was recorded at 58,359 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 3,202 miles a year.
Has V5 SMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 SMW has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 SMW 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 V5 SMW find?
V5 SMW passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.

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