BMW Z4
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
W5 RSFMOT history
W5 RSF is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 11 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 197,362 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 197,362 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,921 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 RSF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z4
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 11 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 RSF was last recorded at 197,362 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 197,331 miles · 3 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 31 miles
- Average per year
- 7,921 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 197,362 miles
- 2025 – 193,252 miles
- 2024 – 189,903 miles
- 2023 – 186,897 miles
- 2022 – 182,667 miles
- 2021 – 178,684 miles
- 2019 – 170,783 miles
- 2018 – 169,327 miles
- 2017 – 162,461 miles
- 2016 – 161,040 miles
- 2015 – 160,703 miles
- 2014 – 158,258 miles
- 2013 – 155,751 miles
- 2012 – 152,151 miles
- 2011 – 138,744 miles
- 2010 – 125,163 miles
- 2009 – 104,889 miles
- 2008 – 75,840 miles
- 2007 – 50,258 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,362 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Lower Damage To N/S/F Undertray And Lower Grill Area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,362 miles (+31)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 197,362 miles
- Test number
- 786669256612
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail197,331 miles (+4,079)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,331 miles
- Test number
- 440495015730
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass193,252 miles (+3,349)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 193,252 miles
- Test number
- 331347977022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,903 miles (+3,006)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 189,903 miles
- Test number
- 245455482573
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass186,897 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 186,897 miles
- Test number
- 971037128857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,870 miles (+4,203)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,870 miles
- Test number
- 695520474756
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass182,667 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 182,667 miles
- Test number
- 342552335996
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Damage To N/S/F Undertray And Lower Grill Area
Fail182,654 miles (+3,970)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,654 miles
- Test number
- 691693415251
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Damage To N/S/F Undertray And Lower Grill Area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass178,684 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 178,684 miles
- Test number
- 870792094961
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail178,684 miles (+7,901)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,684 miles
- Test number
- 577185883349
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass170,783 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 170,783 miles
- Test number
- 464145981909
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail170,779 miles (+1,452)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,779 miles
- Test number
- 989217224367
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass169,327 miles (+6,866)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 169,327 miles
- Test number
- 198895025047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,461 miles (+1,421)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 162,461 miles
- Test number
- 261496973238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass161,040 miles (+337)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 161,040 miles
- Test number
- 510327079967
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass160,703 miles (+2,445)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 160,703 miles
- Test number
- 457732754235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass158,258 miles (+2,507)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 158,258 miles
- Test number
- 398938544201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,751 miles (+3,600)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 155,751 miles
- Test number
- 249626723243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,151 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 152,151 miles
- Test number
- 415817722258
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail152,151 miles (+13,407)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,151 miles
- Test number
- 735107822218
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass138,744 miles (+13,581)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 138,744 miles
- Test number
- 666731171127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,163 miles (+20,274)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 125,163 miles
- Test number
- 543262080163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,889 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,889 miles
- Test number
- 323805399121
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass104,889 miles (+29,049)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 104,889 miles
- Test number
- 592505499163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,840 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,840 miles
- Test number
- 293937878150
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass75,840 miles (+25,582)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 75,840 miles
- Test number
- 524017778155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 50,258 miles
- Test number
- 640647497188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 RSF
- Does W5 RSF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 RSF is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 RSF?
- The MOT on W5 RSF is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 RSF done?
- W5 RSF was recorded at 197,362 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 7,921 miles a year.
- Has W5 RSF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 RSF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on W5 RSF 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 RSF find?
- W5 RSF passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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