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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

V8 KCHMOT history

V8 KCH is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2025.

V8 KCH grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
73,570 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 KCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 KCH was last recorded at 73,570 miles on 17 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,570 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,570 miles
  • 2024 – 69,147 miles
  • 2022 – 62,233 miles
  • 2021 – 60,070 miles
  • 2020 – 56,706 miles
  • 2019 – 53,294 miles
  • 2018 – 47,867 miles
  • 2017 – 41,110 miles
  • 2016 – 35,066 miles
  • 2015 – 30,015 miles
  • 2014 – 27,025 miles
  • 2013 – 23,465 miles
  • 2012 – 20,038 miles
  • 2011 – 12,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,570 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pad wear indicator light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,570 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,570 miles
    Test number
    233497493398
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail73,570 miles (+4,423)3 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,570 miles
    Test number
    246335915264
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass69,147 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,147 miles
    Test number
    965007839616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator light on
  4. Fail69,147 miles (+6,914)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,147 miles
    Test number
    979939812876
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator light on
    • AdvisoryLow coolant water light on
  5. Pass62,233 miles (+2,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,233 miles
    Test number
    870744283832
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion to most suspension parts
  6. Pass60,070 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,070 miles
    Test number
    809761794515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail60,044 miles (+3,338)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,044 miles
    Test number
    834332330979
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass56,706 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,706 miles
    Test number
    519856187899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,294 miles
    Test number
    167333793464
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail53,294 miles (+5,427)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,294 miles
    Test number
    345550197236
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass47,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,867 miles
    Test number
    821671532751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,867 miles (+6,757)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,867 miles
    Test number
    797744596547
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  13. Pass41,110 miles (+6,044)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,110 miles
    Test number
    874459279386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,066 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,066 miles
    Test number
    223739490384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,632 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,632 miles
    Test number
    109898071029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,984 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,984 miles
    Test number
    205606548352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,015 miles (+2,990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,015 miles
    Test number
    528582365046
    • NoteAll four tyres worn close to limit
  18. Pass27,025 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,025 miles
    Test number
    789600474081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,465 miles
    Test number
    158128673405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,465 miles (+3,427)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,465 miles
    Test number
    848627373080
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
  21. Pass20,038 miles (+7,295)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,038 miles
    Test number
    406772162003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,743 miles
    Test number
    685170671029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 KCH

Does V8 KCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 KCH expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 KCH?
The MOT on V8 KCH expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 KCH done?
V8 KCH was recorded at 73,570 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2025, an average of 4,288 miles a year.
Has V8 KCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 KCH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 KCH 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 V8 KCH find?
V8 KCH passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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