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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

X21 KAEMOT history

X21 KAE is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 26 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

X21 KAE black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,529 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X21 KAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X21 KAE was last recorded at 90,529 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 7,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,713 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,816 miles
Average per year
4,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,529 miles
  • 2025 – 82,713 miles
  • 2024 – 75,580 miles
  • 2023 – 68,145 miles
  • 2022 – 62,165 miles
  • 2021 – 60,306 miles
  • 2020 – 57,257 miles
  • 2019 – 52,770 miles
  • 2018 – 50,217 miles
  • 2017 – 44,940 miles
  • 2016 – 38,434 miles
  • 2015 – 34,153 miles
  • 2014 – 32,032 miles
  • 2013 – 27,952 miles
  • 2012 – 22,246 miles
  • 2011 – 18,947 miles
  • 2010 – 15,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,529 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,529 miles (+7,816)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,529 miles
    Test number
    713995687816
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass82,713 miles (+7,133)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,713 miles
    Test number
    601801487838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,580 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,580 miles
    Test number
    524143720080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail75,580 miles (+7,435)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,580 miles
    Test number
    868364795107
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass68,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,145 miles
    Test number
    186721819115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail68,145 miles (+5,980)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,145 miles
    Test number
    372262706955
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass62,165 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,165 miles
    Test number
    861890653769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,306 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,306 miles
    Test number
    544054320962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,257 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,257 miles
    Test number
    108231432374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,770 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,770 miles
    Test number
    459221397235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail52,766 miles (+2,549)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,766 miles
    Test number
    883747787762
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass50,217 miles (+5,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,217 miles
    Test number
    530146844607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass44,940 miles (+6,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,940 miles
    Test number
    697745806370
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring the view of some underside components
  14. Pass38,434 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,434 miles
    Test number
    353346091550
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components
  15. Fail38,421 miles (+4,268)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,421 miles
    Test number
    269487843076
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components
  16. Pass34,153 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,153 miles
    Test number
    606645285152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,032 miles (+4,080)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    32,032 miles
    Test number
    439053394132
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass27,952 miles (+5,706)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,952 miles
    Test number
    335101603228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass22,246 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,246 miles
    Test number
    127554862123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,947 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,947 miles
    Test number
    239382761117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Fail18,929 miles (+3,223)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,929 miles
    Test number
    659697651165
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass15,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,706 miles
    Test number
    251766510179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X21 KAE

Does X21 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 KAE is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X21 KAE?
The MOT on X21 KAE is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X21 KAE done?
X21 KAE was recorded at 90,529 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 4,600 miles a year.
Has X21 KAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X21 KAE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on X21 KAE 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 X21 KAE find?
X21 KAE passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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