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BMW Z4

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

X444 MRLMOT history

X444 MRL is a red petrol BMW Z4 first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

X444 MRL red BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,932 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X444 MRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X444 MRL was last recorded at 96,932 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,932 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,932 miles
  • 2025 – 96,932 miles
  • 2024 – 96,499 miles
  • 2022 – 93,318 miles
  • 2021 – 91,168 miles
  • 2020 – 89,378 miles
  • 2019 – 89,355 miles
  • 2018 – 83,593 miles
  • 2017 – 81,864 miles
  • 2016 – 75,376 miles
  • 2015 – 68,519 miles
  • 2014 – 60,188 miles
  • 2012 – 53,318 miles
  • 2011 – 46,678 miles
  • 2010 – 40,235 miles
  • 2009 – 35,656 miles
  • 2008 – 30,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,932 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,932 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,932 miles
    Test number
    233507984126
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail96,932 miles (+433)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,932 miles
    Test number
    623618836193
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Head Lamp loose
  3. Pass96,499 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,499 miles
    Test number
    299799288623
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail96,499 miles (+3,181)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,499 miles
    Test number
    812026388602
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass93,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,318 miles
    Test number
    546057423640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,318 miles (+2,150)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,318 miles
    Test number
    840674381212
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass91,168 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,168 miles
    Test number
    447612820576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,157 miles (+1,779)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,157 miles
    Test number
    790007224593
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  9. Pass89,378 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,378 miles
    Test number
    296662750780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass89,355 miles (+5,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    89,355 miles
    Test number
    871515490152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met minimum requirement
  11. Pass83,593 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,593 miles
    Test number
    783195969876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,864 miles
    Test number
    248677389484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,858 miles (+6,482)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,858 miles
    Test number
    176187375236
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
  14. Pass75,376 miles (+6,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,376 miles
    Test number
    846120215870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  15. Pass68,519 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,519 miles
    Test number
    588248945124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Fail68,494 miles (+8,306)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,494 miles
    Test number
    156992645180
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass60,188 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,188 miles
    Test number
    328703854138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,817 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,817 miles
    Test number
    446346804050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,318 miles (+6,640)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    328257472280
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking within tread
  20. Pass46,678 miles (+6,443)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,678 miles
    Test number
    786820971268
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edge
  21. Pass40,235 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,235 miles
    Test number
    352511270277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,656 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,656 miles
    Test number
    963442289294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,879 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,879 miles
    Test number
    701248988245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,284 miles
    Test number
    613013358053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X444 MRL

Does X444 MRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X444 MRL is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X444 MRL?
The MOT on X444 MRL is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X444 MRL done?
X444 MRL was recorded at 96,932 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,896 miles a year.
Has X444 MRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X444 MRL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X444 MRL 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 X444 MRL find?
X444 MRL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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