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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

L2 YSTMOT history

L2 YST is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 4 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

L2 YST silver BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,855 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 YST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 YST was last recorded at 98,855 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,855 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,855 miles
  • 2025 – 93,580 miles
  • 2024 – 89,494 miles
  • 2023 – 85,638 miles
  • 2022 – 82,999 miles
  • 2021 – 80,868 miles
  • 2019 – 78,798 miles
  • 2018 – 74,167 miles
  • 2016 – 69,793 miles
  • 2015 – 66,968 miles
  • 2014 – 60,031 miles
  • 2013 – 50,393 miles
  • 2012 – 39,884 miles
  • 2011 – 29,538 miles
  • 2010 – 26,886 miles
  • 2009 – 25,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,855 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,855 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,855 miles
    Test number
    928846167997
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail98,855 miles (+5,275)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,855 miles
    Test number
    794252265387
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass93,580 miles (+4,086)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,580 miles
    Test number
    550210013599
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass89,494 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,494 miles
    Test number
    710866814245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,638 miles
    Test number
    983415735485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,638 miles (+2,639)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,638 miles
    Test number
    424174253970
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass82,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,999 miles
    Test number
    450754167023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail82,999 miles (+2,131)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,999 miles
    Test number
    794710093967
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass80,868 miles (+2,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,868 miles
    Test number
    257299063959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass78,798 miles (+2,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,798 miles
    Test number
    237735165696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass76,693 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,693 miles
    Test number
    637181090386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail76,693 miles (+2,526)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,693 miles
    Test number
    611783841018
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass74,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,167 miles
    Test number
    195993770035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail74,167 miles (+4,374)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,167 miles
    Test number
    740249430670
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass69,793 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,793 miles
    Test number
    848433873877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,059 miles
    Test number
    893750697301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Fail69,059 miles (+2,091)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,059 miles
    Test number
    744071925814
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass66,968 miles (+6,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,968 miles
    Test number
    246964875449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass60,031 miles (+9,638)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,031 miles
    Test number
    725429974182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,393 miles (+18)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,393 miles
    Test number
    839211693130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill trim covers fiited
  21. Fail50,375 miles (+10,491)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,375 miles
    Test number
    398486183134
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill trim covers fiited
  22. Pass39,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,884 miles
    Test number
    735908272111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,884 miles (+10,346)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,884 miles
    Test number
    405635772166
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  24. Pass29,538 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,538 miles
    Test number
    615124291180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,886 miles (+1,008)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,886 miles
    Test number
    540645680293
    • NoteScreen washer bottle leaking
  26. Pass25,878 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,878 miles
    Test number
    131394659241
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about L2 YST

Does L2 YST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 YST is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 YST?
The MOT on L2 YST is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 YST done?
L2 YST was recorded at 98,855 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 4,459 miles a year.
Has L2 YST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 YST has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 YST 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 L2 YST find?
L2 YST passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding, and 1 more.

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