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BMW

Z4 3.0I SE · Blue

R50D SG
BMW R50D SG
MOTExpired
MOT due28 May 2026
First reg1 Mar 2005
Mileage73,881 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Dec 2026

Vehicle age

21 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 January 2026.

PASSED · 29 May 2025
Test date29 May 2025
Expiry28 May 2026
Test number380448260753
Mileage73,881 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
FAILED · 29 May 2025
Test date29 May 2025
Expiry
Test number470071068962
Mileage73,881 mi
DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s/f leak (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED · 21 May 2024
Test date21 May 2024
Expiry21 May 2025
Test number103381094797
Mileage72,819 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 22 May 2023
Test date22 May 2023
Expiry21 May 2024
Test number302165753088
Mileage69,865 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to mid section gaskets (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 22 May 2023
Test date22 May 2023
Expiry
Test number280053344434
Mileage69,865 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to mid section gaskets (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
PASSED · 1 Dec 2020
Test date1 Dec 2020
Expiry30 Nov 2021
Test number520301316939
Mileage63,352 mi
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryunder trays fitted
PASSED · 27 Nov 2019
Test date27 Nov 2019
Expiry26 Nov 2020
Test number667012335056
Mileage56,068 mi
PASSED · 20 Sep 2019
Test date20 Sep 2019
Expiry22 Sep 2020
Test number650192783003
Mileage55,604 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryrear suspension tie bars heavily corroded.
FAILED · 19 Sep 2019
Test date19 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number386309267444
Mileage55,589 mi
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryrear suspension tie bars heavily corroded.
PASSED · 21 Sep 2018
Test date21 Sep 2018
Expiry22 Sep 2019
Test number851943890379
Mileage52,479 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 18 Sep 2018
Test date18 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number748999700658
Mileage52,471 mi
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 24 Aug 2017
Test date24 Aug 2017
Expiry22 Sep 2018
Test number818215841183
Mileage48,907 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 23 Sep 2016
Test date23 Sep 2016
Expiry22 Sep 2017
Test number411226722339
Mileage45,140 mi
PASSED · 4 Mar 2016
Test date4 Mar 2016
Expiry26 Mar 2017
Test number455032593189
Mileage42,232 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (Front section) (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some under side components
FAILED · 4 Mar 2016
Test date4 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number608430999893
Mileage42,232 mi
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (Front section) (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some under side components
PASSED · 2 Mar 2015
Test date2 Mar 2015
Expiry26 Mar 2016
Test number139751665034
Mileage38,539 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 2 Mar 2015
Test date2 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number128321665444
Mileage38,537 mi
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 18 Mar 2014
Test date18 Mar 2014
Expiry26 Mar 2015
Test number169507274089
Mileage35,204 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 4 Mar 2014
Test date4 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number148933864495
Mileage35,204 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 13 Mar 2013
Test date13 Mar 2013
Expiry26 Mar 2014
Test number159972773482
Mileage33,491 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 11 Mar 2013
Test date11 Mar 2013
Expiry
Test number289970673052
Mileage33,491 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 19 Mar 2012
Test date19 Mar 2012
Expiry26 Mar 2013
Test number266429072046
Mileage31,762 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredBoth front tyres worn unevenly on outer edges, also they had to be inflated before carrying out test
FAILED · 19 Mar 2012
Test date19 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number747229872064
Mileage31,762 mi
DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailBrake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredBoth front tyres worn unevenly on outer edges, also they had to be inflated before carrying out test
PASSED · 16 Mar 2011
Test date16 Mar 2011
Expiry26 Mar 2012
Test number155105471054
Mileage29,989 mi
PASSED · 16 Mar 2010
Test date16 Mar 2010
Expiry26 Mar 2011
Test number100205770488
Mileage28,221 mi
PASSED · 9 Mar 2009
Test date9 Mar 2009
Expiry26 Mar 2010
Test number110188069048
Mileage26,059 mi
FAILED · 9 Mar 2009
Test date9 Mar 2009
Expiry
Test number412688969007
Mileage26,059 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 18 Mar 2008
Test date18 Mar 2008
Expiry26 Mar 2009
Test number111708878469
Mileage22,019 mi