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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

W18 WSMMOT history

W18 WSM is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2024.

W18 WSM silver BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2025
Mileage
81,901 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 WSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 WSM was last recorded at 81,901 miles on 20 Jun 2024, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,721 miles · 26 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
4,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,901 miles
  • 2023 – 81,721 miles
  • 2021 – 73,768 miles
  • 2020 – 67,164 miles
  • 2019 – 62,929 miles
  • 2018 – 62,900 miles
  • 2017 – 60,339 miles
  • 2016 – 55,417 miles
  • 2015 – 52,557 miles
  • 2014 – 42,546 miles
  • 2013 – 36,909 miles
  • 2011 – 31,784 miles
  • 2010 – 26,760 miles
  • 2009 – 20,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,901 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertray Fitted

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s lens perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,901 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    81,901 miles
    Test number
    378382867798
    • AdvisoryUndertray Fitted

  2. Pass81,721 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,721 miles
    Test number
    196393981728
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s lens perished (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail81,721 miles (+7,953)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,721 miles
    Test number
    642086367103
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s lens perished (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,768 miles (+6,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,768 miles
    Test number
    544996107283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,164 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,164 miles
    Test number
    882253775977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,929 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,929 miles
    Test number
    748134560349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,900 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,900 miles
    Test number
    961619250805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,339 miles (+4,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,339 miles
    Test number
    644052874550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass55,417 miles (+2,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,417 miles
    Test number
    533601739878
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass52,557 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,557 miles
    Test number
    322931125635
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on the inside edge

  11. Fail52,557 miles (+5,159)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,557 miles
    Test number
    615147077752
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on the inside edge

  12. Pass47,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,398 miles
    Test number
    275355205039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,398 miles (+4,852)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,398 miles
    Test number
    176535005451
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass42,546 miles (+5,637)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,546 miles
    Test number
    148272104429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,909 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,909 miles
    Test number
    545482903015
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  16. Pass36,909 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,909 miles
    Test number
    659372303033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,784 miles (+5,024)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,784 miles
    Test number
    719839231384
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inside edge. Recommend that the tracking is checked
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight surface cracking

  18. Pass26,760 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,760 miles
    Test number
    531138750333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteRecommend the brake pads are rnewed in the near future. Very low

  19. Fail26,760 miles (+6,437)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,760 miles
    Test number
    540948650324
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteRecommend the brake pads are rnewed in the near future. Very low

  20. Fail20,323 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,323 miles
    Test number
    361635849375
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass20,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,323 miles
    Test number
    653495649320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about W18 WSM

Does W18 WSM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W18 WSM expired on 19 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W18 WSM?
The MOT on W18 WSM expired on 19 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W18 WSM done?
W18 WSM was recorded at 81,901 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2024, an average of 4,240 miles a year.
Has W18 WSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 WSM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on W18 WSM 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 W18 WSM find?
W18 WSM passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: undertray fitted.

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