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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T88 NYSMOT history

T88 NYS is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 17 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
89,868 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 NYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 NYS was last recorded at 89,868 miles on 14 May 2026, 767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,101 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
767 miles
Average per year
4,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,868 miles
  • 2025 – 89,101 miles
  • 2024 – 87,721 miles
  • 2023 – 86,390 miles
  • 2022 – 84,852 miles
  • 2021 – 83,123 miles
  • 2020 – 82,779 miles
  • 2019 – 79,026 miles
  • 2018 – 77,236 miles
  • 2017 – 73,540 miles
  • 2016 – 69,299 miles
  • 2015 – 62,616 miles
  • 2014 – 53,633 miles
  • 2013 – 42,819 miles
  • 2012 – 31,674 miles
  • 2011 – 27,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,868 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,868 miles (+767)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,868 miles
    Test number
    939507690242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,101 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,101 miles
    Test number
    173175286523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail89,099 miles (+1,378)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,099 miles
    Test number
    130516603070
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,721 miles (+1,331)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,721 miles
    Test number
    159061614427
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass86,390 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,390 miles
    Test number
    809865706045
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail86,386 miles (+1,534)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,386 miles
    Test number
    483467369398
    • DangerousOffside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass84,852 miles (+1,729)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,852 miles
    Test number
    801288138030
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass83,123 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,123 miles
    Test number
    992311608593
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  9. Fail83,120 miles (+341)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,120 miles
    Test number
    321818411344
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  10. Pass82,779 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,779 miles
    Test number
    585074205989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,026 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,026 miles
    Test number
    284031712576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,236 miles (+3,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    111603089236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass73,540 miles (+4,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,540 miles
    Test number
    679700042384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  14. Pass69,299 miles (+226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,299 miles
    Test number
    902961576061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDrivers mirror glass loose
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner wall has cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords

  15. Fail69,073 miles (+6,457)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,073 miles
    Test number
    624741866228
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner wall has splits not deep enough to reach cord at time of test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass62,616 miles (+8,983)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,616 miles
    Test number
    546838685146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,633 miles
    Test number
    455662434247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,633 miles (+10,814)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,633 miles
    Test number
    149112534202
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass42,819 miles (+18)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,819 miles
    Test number
    917335033275
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass42,801 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,801 miles
    Test number
    287981813209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront undertrays missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail42,801 miles (+11,127)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,801 miles
    Test number
    848217303237
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront undertrays missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass31,674 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,674 miles
    Test number
    177235692198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have small cuts in tread
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Fail31,674 miles (+4,183)2 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,674 miles
    Test number
    599145492125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have small cuts in tread
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  24. Pass27,491 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,491 miles
    Test number
    295418841376
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about T88 NYS

Does T88 NYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 NYS is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 NYS?
The MOT on T88 NYS is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 NYS done?
T88 NYS was recorded at 89,868 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,327 miles a year.
Has T88 NYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 NYS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T88 NYS 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 T88 NYS find?
T88 NYS passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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