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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

V6 MSGMOT history

V6 MSG is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 25 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 162,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

V6 MSG grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,499 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 MSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 MSG was last recorded at 162,499 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,403 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
8,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,499 miles
  • 2025 – 156,807 miles
  • 2024 – 151,441 miles
  • 2023 – 144,123 miles
  • 2022 – 137,035 miles
  • 2021 – 130,126 miles
  • 2020 – 125,122 miles
  • 2019 – 110,119 miles
  • 2018 – 94,965 miles
  • 2017 – 78,165 miles
  • 2016 – 60,347 miles
  • 2015 – 47,127 miles
  • 2014 – 42,137 miles
  • 2013 – 34,259 miles
  • 2012 – 32,045 miles
  • 2011 – 29,847 miles
  • 2010 – 26,242 miles
  • 2009 – 20,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,499 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outboard bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outboard bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,499 miles (+96)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,499 miles
    Test number
    244480414425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outboard bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outboard bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail162,403 miles (+5,596)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,403 miles
    Test number
    586864363892
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outboard bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outboard bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,807 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    156,807 miles
    Test number
    260362685451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,441 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,441 miles
    Test number
    185836379109
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail151,441 miles (+7,318)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,441 miles
    Test number
    561406608057
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass144,123 miles (+7,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,123 miles
    Test number
    100557662039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass137,035 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,035 miles
    Test number
    724563222496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail137,028 miles (+6,902)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,028 miles
    Test number
    682540115473
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.053 (8.2.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass130,126 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,126 miles
    Test number
    573493241972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lining only just visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail130,045 miles (+4,923)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,045 miles
    Test number
    498808205725
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lining only just visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass125,122 miles (+15,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,122 miles
    Test number
    985597786020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass110,119 miles (+15,154)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,119 miles
    Test number
    732038394029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,965 miles (+319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,965 miles
    Test number
    258950935475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail94,646 miles (+16,481)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,646 miles
    Test number
    553971902670
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass78,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,165 miles
    Test number
    366229546849
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail78,150 miles (+17,803)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,150 miles
    Test number
    190752048127
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,347 miles (+13,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,347 miles
    Test number
    623199760885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass47,127 miles (+4,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,127 miles
    Test number
    475872715110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass42,137 miles (+22)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,137 miles
    Test number
    138074094482
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has deeep cut

  20. Fail42,115 miles (+7,856)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,115 miles
    Test number
    926985584013
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has deeep cut

  21. Pass34,259 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,259 miles
    Test number
    536975783063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,045 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,045 miles
    Test number
    817926182046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,043 miles (+2,196)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,043 miles
    Test number
    158702782019
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass29,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,847 miles
    Test number
    156674681426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,847 miles (+3,605)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,847 miles
    Test number
    915494081050
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass26,242 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,242 miles
    Test number
    150755080034
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail26,242 miles (+5,274)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,242 miles
    Test number
    731394880001
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass20,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,968 miles
    Test number
    810464389061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about V6 MSG

Does V6 MSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 MSG is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 MSG?
The MOT on V6 MSG is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 MSG done?
V6 MSG was recorded at 162,499 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 8,051 miles a year.
Has V6 MSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 MSG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 MSG 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 V6 MSG find?
V6 MSG passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outboard bush deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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