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BMW Z4

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

S4 YFCMOT history

S4 YFC is a red petrol BMW Z4 first used on 16 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

S4 YFC red BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2025
Mileage
93,889 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 YFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 YFC was last recorded at 93,889 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2024: 93,889 miles, lower than 96,213 miles on 18 Apr 2023.

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
93,889 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,889 miles
  • 2023 – 96,213 miles
  • 2022 – 92,494 miles
  • 2021 – 89,155 miles
  • 2019 – 81,786 miles
  • 2018 – 77,424 miles
  • 2016 – 64,892 miles
  • 2015 – 56,577 miles
  • 2014 – 49,691 miles
  • 2013 – 44,891 miles
  • 2012 – 41,188 miles
  • 2011 – 39,647 miles
  • 2010 – 37,887 miles
  • 2009 – 34,810 miles
  • 2008 – 31,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,889 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flanges and fixings corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear underside suspension and brake componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,889 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,889 miles
    Test number
    547140097483
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flanges and fixings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear underside suspension and brake components
  2. Fail93,889 miles (-2,324)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,889 miles
    Test number
    479592502537
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine excessively surging (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flanges and fixings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear underside suspension and brake components
  3. Pass96,213 miles (+3,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,213 miles
    Test number
    467498144090
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass92,494 miles (+3,339)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,494 miles
    Test number
    179946865962
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
  5. Pass89,155 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,155 miles
    Test number
    114686796361
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  6. Fail89,155 miles (+7,369)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,155 miles
    Test number
    895486139607
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  7. Pass81,786 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,786 miles
    Test number
    514742046515
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  8. Fail81,715 miles (+4,291)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,715 miles
    Test number
    887520139984
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  9. Pass77,424 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,424 miles
    Test number
    223233181597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  10. Fail77,424 miles (+12,532)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,424 miles
    Test number
    491738252065
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass64,892 miles (+8,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,892 miles
    Test number
    622874708484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 225/50R16V tyre wearing edges
  12. Pass56,577 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,577 miles
    Test number
    267956965465
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
  13. Fail56,577 miles (+6,886)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,577 miles
    Test number
    708003765138
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
  14. Pass49,691 miles (+4,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,691 miles
    Test number
    989950754138
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass44,891 miles (+3,703)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,891 miles
    Test number
    789206953168
    • NoteFront brake disc slightly lipped.
  16. Pass41,188 miles (+1,541)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,188 miles
    Test number
    295333672114
    • NoteOffside front tyre slight cut but not down to wire core at time off test
  17. Pass39,647 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,647 miles
    Test number
    516444881067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,887 miles (+3,077)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,887 miles
    Test number
    121149180087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,810 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,810 miles
    Test number
    754845289024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,321 miles
    Test number
    873486388014
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail31,321 miles2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,321 miles
    Test number
    504975488040
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S4 YFC

Does S4 YFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 YFC expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 YFC?
The MOT on S4 YFC expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 YFC done?
S4 YFC was recorded at 93,889 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 3,779 miles a year.
Has S4 YFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 YFC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S4 YFC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 YFC find?
S4 YFC passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front brake pads wearing low; front exhaust flanges and fixings corroded, and 5 more.

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