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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

S20 YMRMOT history

S20 YMR is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 17 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

S20 YMR blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,775 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 YMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 YMR was last recorded at 94,775 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,775 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,775 miles
  • 2024 – 93,282 miles
  • 2023 – 90,765 miles
  • 2022 – 88,337 miles
  • 2021 – 86,310 miles
  • 2020 – 84,930 miles
  • 2019 – 84,911 miles
  • 2018 – 84,763 miles
  • 2017 – 81,763 miles
  • 2016 – 78,143 miles
  • 2015 – 74,500 miles
  • 2014 – 70,307 miles
  • 2013 – 65,809 miles
  • 2012 – 60,945 miles
  • 2011 – 55,961 miles
  • 2010 – 51,935 miles
  • 2009 – 40,611 miles
  • 2008 – 23,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,775 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • O/s front back plate loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,775 miles
    Test number
    149383093149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail94,775 miles (+1,493)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,775 miles
    Test number
    794055105705
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass93,282 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,282 miles
    Test number
    713512086384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail93,282 miles (+2,517)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,282 miles
    Test number
    729049371866
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass90,765 miles (+2,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,765 miles
    Test number
    650760615451
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s front back plate loose
  6. Pass88,337 miles (+2,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,337 miles
    Test number
    230482502846
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s front back plate loose
  7. Pass86,310 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,310 miles
    Test number
    974316123257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,930 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,930 miles
    Test number
    613727803702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,927 miles (+16)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,927 miles
    Test number
    748053249844
    • MajorCentral Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass84,911 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,911 miles
    Test number
    501447437975
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass84,763 miles (+3,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,763 miles
    Test number
    880609796146
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass81,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,763 miles
    Test number
    547548687255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,763 miles (+3,620)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,763 miles
    Test number
    181424908704
    • Repaired at testNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass78,143 miles (+3,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,143 miles
    Test number
    679189044840
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass74,500 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    546399937896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,307 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,307 miles
    Test number
    355393704461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,809 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,809 miles
    Test number
    506696603205
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Fail65,809 miles (+4,864)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,809 miles
    Test number
    825936003286
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass60,945 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,945 miles
    Test number
    818803892166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,961 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,961 miles
    Test number
    795125991123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,935 miles (+11,324)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,935 miles
    Test number
    521947210234
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low
  22. Pass40,611 miles (+17,606)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,611 miles
    Test number
    970544989137
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
  23. Pass23,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,005 miles
    Test number
    222124338104
    • 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)

Questions about S20 YMR

Does S20 YMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 YMR is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 YMR?
The MOT on S20 YMR is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 YMR done?
S20 YMR was recorded at 94,775 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,943 miles a year.
Has S20 YMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 YMR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 YMR 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 S20 YMR find?
S20 YMR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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