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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L1 JYAMOT history

L1 JYA is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 23 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L1 JYA blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
66,862 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 JYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 JYA was last recorded at 66,862 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 2,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,285 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,577 miles
Average per year
3,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,862 miles
  • 2024 – 64,285 miles
  • 2023 – 60,358 miles
  • 2022 – 58,024 miles
  • 2021 – 56,060 miles
  • 2020 – 54,535 miles
  • 2019 – 52,505 miles
  • 2018 – 50,061 miles
  • 2017 – 47,630 miles
  • 2016 – 44,426 miles
  • 2015 – 40,800 miles
  • 2014 – 38,863 miles
  • 2013 – 33,315 miles
  • 2012 – 28,227 miles
  • 2011 – 23,029 miles
  • 2010 – 18,669 miles
  • 2009 – 13,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,862 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,862 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    66,862 miles
    Test number
    136507454212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail66,862 miles (+2,577)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,862 miles
    Test number
    127772608857
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass64,285 miles (+3,927)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,285 miles
    Test number
    192678439748
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass60,358 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,358 miles
    Test number
    714277026143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,356 miles (+2,332)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,356 miles
    Test number
    879437852337
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass58,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    58,024 miles
    Test number
    767418220722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail58,024 miles (+1,964)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,024 miles
    Test number
    523192972194
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass56,060 miles (+1,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,060 miles
    Test number
    221338738407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass54,535 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    54,535 miles
    Test number
    297723404358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,505 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,505 miles
    Test number
    906170531598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,504 miles (+2,443)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,504 miles
    Test number
    227666983175
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass50,061 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,061 miles
    Test number
    597258155528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,630 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,630 miles
    Test number
    351587114409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,426 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,426 miles
    Test number
    354842455552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,800 miles (+1,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,800 miles
    Test number
    679652715134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass38,863 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,863 miles
    Test number
    649552464283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,315 miles (+5,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,315 miles
    Test number
    217785053220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass28,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,227 miles
    Test number
    907751752247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail28,227 miles (+5,198)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,227 miles
    Test number
    336110152217
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass23,029 miles (+4,360)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,029 miles
    Test number
    278682361250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front vehicle body

  21. Pass18,669 miles (+5,026)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,669 miles
    Test number
    212153070241
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm of tread (legal limit 1.6mm)

  22. Pass13,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,643 miles
    Test number
    332911139266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 JYA

Does L1 JYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 JYA is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 JYA?
The MOT on L1 JYA is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 JYA done?
L1 JYA was recorded at 66,862 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 3,233 miles a year.
Has L1 JYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 JYA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 JYA 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 L1 JYA find?
L1 JYA passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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