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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

X4 SVHMOT history

X4 SVH is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,570 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 SVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 SVH was last recorded at 111,570 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 18,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2016: 75,600 miles, lower than 772,566 miles on 5 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,227 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
18,343 miles
Average per year
4,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,570 miles
  • 2024 – 93,227 miles
  • 2023 – 88,380 miles
  • 2022 – 88,325 miles
  • 2021 – 88,306 miles
  • 2020 – 87,760 miles
  • 2019 – 85,590 miles
  • 2018 – 82,284 miles
  • 2017 – 78,765 miles
  • 2016 – 75,600 miles
  • 2015 – 772,566 miles
  • 2014 – 69,565 miles
  • 2013 – 67,031 miles
  • 2012 – 62,404 miles
  • 2011 – 58,115 miles
  • 2010 – 51,646 miles
  • 2009 – 45,702 miles
  • 2008 – 37,945 miles
  • 2007 – 30,865 miles
  • 2006 – 24,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,570 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Joint, Fasteners Corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm, Outer Ball Joint, Slight Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm, Outer Ball Joint, Slight Play. (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,570 miles (+18,343)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,570 miles
    Test number
    333444772757
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Joint, Fasteners Corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm, Outer Ball Joint, Slight Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm, Outer Ball Joint, Slight Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,227 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,227 miles
    Test number
    634673943896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,380 miles (+55)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,380 miles
    Test number
    360132575154
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass88,325 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,325 miles
    Test number
    509700475166
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail88,325 miles (+19)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,325 miles
    Test number
    330913034792
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass88,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,306 miles
    Test number
    490227153755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,306 miles (+546)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,306 miles
    Test number
    662947875479
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,760 miles (+2,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,760 miles
    Test number
    428745079785
    • AdvisorySome play in n/s/f link pin + dust cover split

  9. Pass85,590 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,590 miles
    Test number
    711811673168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,284 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,284 miles
    Test number
    992043319693
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Fail82,265 miles (+3,500)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,265 miles
    Test number
    950910574820
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass78,765 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,765 miles
    Test number
    724740981031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge,225/40/18 rft
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Fail78,757 miles (+3,157)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,757 miles
    Test number
    584858219950
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge,225/40/18 rft
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection

  14. Pass75,600 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,600 miles
    Test number
    304961037366
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges and perishing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal

  15. Fail75,600 miles (-696,966)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,600 miles
    Test number
    566109490619
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges and perishing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal

  16. Pass772,566 miles (+703,001)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    772,566 miles
    Test number
    415925125150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,565 miles (+35)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,565 miles
    Test number
    446633934174
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped and worn

  18. Fail69,530 miles (+2,499)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,530 miles
    Test number
    485478524164
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped and worn

  19. Pass67,031 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,031 miles
    Test number
    636800143160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • NoteOil damp around rear diff

  20. Fail67,031 miles (+4,627)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,031 miles
    Test number
    195880943175
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • NoteOil damp around rear diff

  21. Pass62,404 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,404 miles
    Test number
    505409942185
    • NoteBoth headlight lenses deterioating

  22. Fail62,404 miles (+4,289)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,404 miles
    Test number
    936289942112
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes weak and movement
    • NoteBoth headlight lenses deterioating

  23. Pass58,115 miles (+6,469)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,115 miles
    Test number
    486764671139
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting very low on inner edges
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses slight deterioation

  24. Pass51,646 miles (+5,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,646 miles
    Test number
    804283750102
    • NoteBoth headlamps slightly blurred lenses deterioating

  25. Pass45,702 miles (+7,757)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,702 miles
    Test number
    771325479179
    • NoteBoth headlamps slightly blurred

  26. Pass37,945 miles (+7,080)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    314285478189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,865 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,865 miles
    Test number
    993536567197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,781 miles
    Test number
    724377176125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 SVH

Does X4 SVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 SVH is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X4 SVH?
The MOT on X4 SVH is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 SVH done?
X4 SVH was recorded at 111,570 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,461 miles a year.
Has X4 SVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 SVH has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X4 SVH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X4 SVH find?
X4 SVH passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front exhaust joint, fasteners corroded.; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm, outer ball joint, slight play., and 2 more.

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