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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

X8 SOSMOT history

X8 SOS is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.

X8 SOS silver BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2026
Mileage
94,645 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 SOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 SOS was last recorded at 94,645 miles on 20 May 2025, 1,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,483 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,162 miles
Average per year
3,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,645 miles
  • 2023 – 93,483 miles
  • 2022 – 91,442 miles
  • 2020 – 87,588 miles
  • 2018 – 85,949 miles
  • 2017 – 83,481 miles
  • 2016 – 79,330 miles
  • 2015 – 74,776 miles
  • 2014 – 66,183 miles
  • 2013 – 57,249 miles
  • 2012 – 54,540 miles
  • 2011 – 50,386 miles
  • 2010 – 48,439 miles
  • 2009 – 41,823 miles
  • 2008 – 36,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,645 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight movement both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe nuts badly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion including subframes and suspension components
  • AdvisorySlight vertical movement both sides front lower ball joint

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,645 miles (+1,162)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,645 miles
    Test number
    428969271727
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight movement both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe nuts badly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion including subframes and suspension components
    • AdvisorySlight vertical movement both sides front lower ball joint
  2. Pass93,483 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,483 miles
    Test number
    666713965292
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  3. Fail93,481 miles (+2,039)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,481 miles
    Test number
    107721112145
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  4. Pass91,442 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    475697591159
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPS LIGHT ON
  5. Fail91,442 miles (+3,854)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    844918860305
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPS LIGHT ON
  6. Pass87,588 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,588 miles
    Test number
    706061303594
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail87,587 miles (+1,638)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,587 miles
    Test number
    338708387687
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened snapped (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass85,949 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,949 miles
    Test number
    517109719336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail85,949 miles (+2,468)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,949 miles
    Test number
    642834272679
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass83,481 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,481 miles
    Test number
    972286591573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail83,459 miles (+4,129)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,459 miles
    Test number
    970170588744
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald for 2/3 of the tyre width (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass79,330 miles (+4,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,330 miles
    Test number
    755768519801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Pass74,776 miles (+8,593)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    766492035240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,183 miles (+8,934)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,183 miles
    Test number
    579939614254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,249 miles (+2,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,249 miles
    Test number
    719964433239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass54,540 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,540 miles
    Test number
    458608932296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,386 miles (+1,947)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,386 miles
    Test number
    407744131243
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteSlight play front lower arm rear bushes
  18. Pass48,439 miles (+6,616)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,439 miles
    Test number
    674049980238
    • NoteSlight play in offside and nearside front lower suspension ball joints
    • NoteTrims fitted to outersills
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs
  19. Pass41,823 miles (+5,037)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,823 miles
    Test number
    610327099225
    • NoteMovement in front lower arm bushes reccomend attention
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs fully
  20. Pass36,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,786 miles
    Test number
    391579788296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,781 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,781 miles
    Test number
    330959388217
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about X8 SOS

Does X8 SOS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X8 SOS expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X8 SOS?
The MOT on X8 SOS expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X8 SOS done?
X8 SOS was recorded at 94,645 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 3,487 miles a year.
Has X8 SOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 SOS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X8 SOS 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 X8 SOS find?
X8 SOS passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged; play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight movement both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 5 more.

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