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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

V6 RCVMOT history

V6 RCV is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 4 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

V6 RCV blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,102 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 RCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 RCV was last recorded at 98,102 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,455 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
647 miles
Average per year
4,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,102 miles
  • 2025 – 97,455 miles
  • 2024 – 96,387 miles
  • 2023 – 95,585 miles
  • 2022 – 95,055 miles
  • 2021 – 94,509 miles
  • 2020 – 93,489 miles
  • 2019 – 90,355 miles
  • 2018 – 88,781 miles
  • 2017 – 87,047 miles
  • 2016 – 85,467 miles
  • 2015 – 83,365 miles
  • 2014 – 76,270 miles
  • 2013 – 65,228 miles
  • 2012 – 54,142 miles
  • 2011 – 42,450 miles
  • 2010 – 31,626 miles
  • 2009 – 20,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,102 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,102 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,102 miles
    Test number
    901835383420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,455 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,455 miles
    Test number
    275259584212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,387 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,387 miles
    Test number
    386853474390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,585 miles
    Test number
    464664190280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,585 miles (+530)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,585 miles
    Test number
    879134057905
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass95,055 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,055 miles
    Test number
    174715853243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,509 miles
    Test number
    121816828430
    • AdvisoryFront both brake hoses slightly insecure on mountings and appears would rub roll bar when under load
    • AdvisorySuspect wheel alinement incorrect , tyres badly scuffed and surface appears melted
  8. Fail94,509 miles (+1,020)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,509 miles
    Test number
    873531705524
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both brake hoses slightly insecure on mountings and appears would rub roll bar when under load
    • AdvisorySuspect wheel alinement incorrect , tyres badly scuffed and surface appears melted
  9. Pass93,489 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,489 miles
    Test number
    769962740237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,355 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,355 miles
    Test number
    124156104327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,781 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,781 miles
    Test number
    637198924395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,047 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,047 miles
    Test number
    702035554087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,467 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,467 miles
    Test number
    485401131133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,365 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,365 miles
    Test number
    129113805080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,364 miles (+7,094)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,364 miles
    Test number
    599102805001
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass76,270 miles (+11,042)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,270 miles
    Test number
    745347984036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBonnet mechanism seized
  17. Pass65,228 miles (+11,086)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,228 miles
    Test number
    729295893048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
  18. Pass54,142 miles (+11,692)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,142 miles
    Test number
    567626992035
    • NoteSome items not checked due to being behind plastic covers
  19. Pass42,450 miles (+10,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,450 miles
    Test number
    197500781055
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass31,626 miles (+10,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,626 miles
    Test number
    523914200134
    • 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)
  21. Pass20,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,915 miles
    Test number
    131673199022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 RCV

Does V6 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 RCV is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 RCV?
The MOT on V6 RCV is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 RCV done?
V6 RCV was recorded at 98,102 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,530 miles a year.
Has V6 RCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 RCV has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V6 RCV 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 RCV find?
V6 RCV passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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