
BMW Z4
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc
X18 XDSMOT history
X18 XDS is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 25 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 71,993 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,363 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X18 XDS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z4
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 25 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X18 XDS was last recorded at 71,993 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,402 miles · 9 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 591 miles
- Average per year
- 3,363 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,993 miles
- 2025 – 71,402 miles
- 2024 – 70,680 miles
- 2023 – 70,524 miles
- 2022 – 70,118 miles
- 2021 – 69,318 miles
- 2020 – 68,343 miles
- 2019 – 67,895 miles
- 2018 – 66,506 miles
- 2017 – 57,412 miles
- 2016 – 42,737 miles
- 2015 – 40,189 miles
- 2014 – 37,529 miles
- 2013 – 32,906 miles
- 2012 – 29,187 miles
- 2011 – 24,880 miles
- 2010 – 19,299 miles
- 2009 – 13,971 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,993 miles (+591)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 71,993 miles
- Test number
- 648134756734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,402 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 71,402 miles
- Test number
- 112379759246
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail71,400 miles (+19)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,400 miles
- Test number
- 233152573537
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail71,381 miles (+701)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,381 miles
- Test number
- 988324878238
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main brake pipes leading along nearside of vehicle from nearside rear . (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe leading across axle at nearside rear . (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes slower to operate . Brakes close to limit of imbalance . (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted concealing some components .
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe fixed to lower arm . (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe fixed to lower arm . (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass70,680 miles (+156)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 70,680 miles
- Test number
- 321475056696
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,524 miles (+406)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 70,524 miles
- Test number
- 436118742639
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass70,118 miles (+800)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 70,118 miles
- Test number
- 781961750114
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass69,318 miles (+975)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 69,318 miles
- Test number
- 898270088659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 68,343 miles
- Test number
- 258115794349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,343 miles (+448)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,343 miles
- Test number
- 883750289338
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass67,895 miles (+1,389)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 67,895 miles
- Test number
- 735681316787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 66,506 miles
- Test number
- 254751361057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,506 miles (+9,094)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,506 miles
- Test number
- 349195387311
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low Both sides. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,412 miles (+14,675)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 57,412 miles
- Test number
- 711238689032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,737 miles (+2,548)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 42,737 miles
- Test number
- 767287195264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,189 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 40,189 miles
- Test number
- 926178395062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,189 miles (+2,660)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,189 miles
- Test number
- 469137695015
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,529 miles (+4,623)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 37,529 miles
- Test number
- 527797894082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,906 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 32,906 miles
- Test number
- 277890383061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,906 miles (+3,719)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,906 miles
- Test number
- 907510683036
- FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Pass29,187 miles (+4,307)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 29,187 miles
- Test number
- 106235592487
- NoteUneven wear to both front tyres
Pass24,880 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 24,880 miles
- Test number
- 229408691005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,807 miles (+5,508)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,807 miles
- Test number
- 959344691046
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUneven wear to front tyres
Pass19,299 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 19,299 miles
- Test number
- 642659990031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,299 miles (+5,328)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,299 miles
- Test number
- 942829190031
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass13,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 13,971 miles
- Test number
- 151787699409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X18 XDS
- Does X18 XDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 XDS is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X18 XDS?
- The MOT on X18 XDS is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X18 XDS done?
- X18 XDS was recorded at 71,993 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,363 miles a year.
- Has X18 XDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X18 XDS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on X18 XDS 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 X18 XDS find?
- X18 XDS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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