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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

A8 YFAMOT history

A8 YFA is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 48,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

A8 YFA black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,791 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A8 YFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A8 YFA was last recorded at 48,791 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,758 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
2,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,791 miles
  • 2025 – 46,192 miles
  • 2024 – 43,606 miles
  • 2023 – 41,262 miles
  • 2022 – 39,512 miles
  • 2021 – 39,275 miles
  • 2020 – 38,523 miles
  • 2019 – 36,632 miles
  • 2018 – 30,775 miles
  • 2017 – 27,839 miles
  • 2016 – 25,542 miles
  • 2015 – 23,178 miles
  • 2014 – 18,241 miles
  • 2013 – 16,048 miles
  • 2012 – 13,304 miles
  • 2011 – 10,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,791 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,791 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,791 miles
    Test number
    513515981909
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail48,758 miles (+2,566)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,758 miles
    Test number
    977281091400
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass46,192 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    46,192 miles
    Test number
    835419506584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail46,183 miles (+2,577)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,183 miles
    Test number
    939704142685
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front & rear (0.1 (d))

  5. Pass43,606 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,606 miles
    Test number
    350361456698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,262 miles (+1,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    41,262 miles
    Test number
    630082016068
    • AdvisoryFront Engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass39,512 miles (+237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,512 miles
    Test number
    567180713055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass39,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    39,275 miles
    Test number
    970227153398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,275 miles (+752)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,275 miles
    Test number
    482833022897
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass38,523 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,523 miles
    Test number
    370621020988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,632 miles (+5,857)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,632 miles
    Test number
    559839769304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,775 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,775 miles
    Test number
    630386953654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,839 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,839 miles
    Test number
    308554428342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,542 miles (+2,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,542 miles
    Test number
    469617934670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass23,178 miles (+4,937)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,178 miles
    Test number
    448462237673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,241 miles (+2,193)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,241 miles
    Test number
    528374554164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges & have cuts in tread
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass16,048 miles (+2,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    16,048 miles
    Test number
    775248253153
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass13,304 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    13,304 miles
    Test number
    288525472414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10,425 miles
    Test number
    285718761137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A8 YFA

Does A8 YFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A8 YFA is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on A8 YFA?
The MOT on A8 YFA is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A8 YFA done?
A8 YFA was recorded at 48,791 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,533 miles a year.
Has A8 YFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A8 YFA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on A8 YFA 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 A8 YFA find?
A8 YFA passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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