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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

W5 OTYMOT history

W5 OTY is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

W5 OTY blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
82,766 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 OTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 OTY was last recorded at 82,766 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 3,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,271 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,495 miles
Average per year
3,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,766 miles
  • 2024 – 79,271 miles
  • 2023 – 75,277 miles
  • 2022 – 71,738 miles
  • 2021 – 66,801 miles
  • 2020 – 65,876 miles
  • 2019 – 65,744 miles
  • 2018 – 65,019 miles
  • 2017 – 64,368 miles
  • 2016 – 63,005 miles
  • 2015 – 61,518 miles
  • 2014 – 60,216 miles
  • 2013 – 59,127 miles
  • 2012 – 56,784 miles
  • 2011 – 50,955 miles
  • 2010 – 43,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,766 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,766 miles
    Test number
    534763158183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
  2. Fail82,766 miles (+3,495)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,766 miles
    Test number
    690760582111
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
  3. Pass79,271 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,271 miles
    Test number
    894177940810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,277 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,277 miles
    Test number
    568399144160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,738 miles
    Test number
    157427562203
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail71,734 miles (+4,933)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,734 miles
    Test number
    174669787694
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass66,801 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,801 miles
    Test number
    116658758340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,876 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,876 miles
    Test number
    686501880073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,744 miles
    Test number
    522924079204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail65,744 miles (+725)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,744 miles
    Test number
    951248873036
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass65,019 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,019 miles
    Test number
    170560562000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,368 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,368 miles
    Test number
    330691078456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,005 miles (+1,487)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,005 miles
    Test number
    215055364407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,518 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,518 miles
    Test number
    377326908874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,216 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,216 miles
    Test number
    339992434361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,127 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,127 miles
    Test number
    405383943407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,119 miles (+2,335)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,119 miles
    Test number
    648901043399
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  18. Pass56,784 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,784 miles
    Test number
    368793942317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,742 miles (+5,787)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,742 miles
    Test number
    438732442395
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass50,955 miles (+7,037)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,955 miles
    Test number
    115967831371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,918 miles (+11,753)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,918 miles
    Test number
    711563140367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,165 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,165 miles
    Test number
    452187070004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,125 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,125 miles
    Test number
    131501070004
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W5 OTY

Does W5 OTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 OTY is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 OTY?
The MOT on W5 OTY is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 OTY done?
W5 OTY was recorded at 82,766 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,233 miles a year.
Has W5 OTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 OTY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 OTY 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 W5 OTY find?
W5 OTY passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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