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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LP08 YLLMOT history

LP08 YLL is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LP08 YLL black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,502 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 YLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 YLL was last recorded at 112,502 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 7,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2015: 54,575 miles, lower than 59,563 miles on 15 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,330 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,172 miles
Average per year
6,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,502 miles
  • 2024 – 105,330 miles
  • 2023 – 101,293 miles
  • 2022 – 99,155 miles
  • 2021 – 96,006 miles
  • 2020 – 94,370 miles
  • 2019 – 89,918 miles
  • 2018 – 86,143 miles
  • 2017 – 78,047 miles
  • 2016 – 64,419 miles
  • 2015 – 54,575 miles
  • 2014 – 47,686 miles
  • 2013 – 37,005 miles
  • 2012 – 21,235 miles
  • 2011 – 18,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,502 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,502 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,502 miles
    Test number
    518261302064
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail112,502 miles (+7,172)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,502 miles
    Test number
    447459239157
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,330 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,330 miles
    Test number
    491851263667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,293 miles (+2,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,293 miles
    Test number
    426685423390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,155 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,155 miles
    Test number
    573125290141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,006 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,006 miles
    Test number
    480220957302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,370 miles (+4,452)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,370 miles
    Test number
    386156650916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,918 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,918 miles
    Test number
    655152746146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,143 miles (+8,096)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,143 miles
    Test number
    982614646824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,047 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,047 miles
    Test number
    501167130228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,021 miles (+13,602)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,021 miles
    Test number
    669911709231
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass64,419 miles (+9,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,419 miles
    Test number
    855634300679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush brake reaction bush weak (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush brake reaction bush weak (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass54,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,575 miles
    Test number
    753574003606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,575 miles (-4,988)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,575 miles
    Test number
    105153741469
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Fail59,563 miles (+11,877)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,563 miles
    Test number
    554508687855
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass47,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,686 miles
    Test number
    985608354219
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail47,686 miles (+10,681)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,686 miles
    Test number
    657248054230
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass37,005 miles (+15,770)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,005 miles
    Test number
    945605353255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,235 miles
    Test number
    966355262206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,235 miles (+2,855)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,235 miles
    Test number
    218643762263
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass18,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,380 miles
    Test number
    665173661395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 YLL

Does LP08 YLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 YLL is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 YLL?
The MOT on LP08 YLL is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 YLL done?
LP08 YLL was recorded at 112,502 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 6,677 miles a year.
Has LP08 YLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 YLL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 YLL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 YLL find?
LP08 YLL passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front coil spring corroded.

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