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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

V28 BYEMOT history

V28 BYE is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 23 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

V28 BYE black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
94,596 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V28 BYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V28 BYE was last recorded at 94,596 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 1,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,388 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,208 miles
Average per year
3,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,596 miles
  • 2025 – 93,388 miles
  • 2024 – 91,888 miles
  • 2023 – 89,770 miles
  • 2022 – 85,985 miles
  • 2021 – 83,116 miles
  • 2020 – 82,332 miles
  • 2019 – 80,985 miles
  • 2018 – 79,607 miles
  • 2017 – 77,775 miles
  • 2016 – 76,208 miles
  • 2015 – 73,565 miles
  • 2013 – 69,073 miles
  • 2012 – 58,455 miles
  • 2011 – 46,303 miles
  • 2010 – 39,969 miles
  • 2009 – 35,046 miles
  • 2008 – 25,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,596 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened one lock nut not tight (5.3.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear supension under seal applied

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.

  • Rear suspension covered in under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,596 miles (+1,208)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    94,596 miles
    Test number
    311425120551
    • AdvisoryCentral Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened one lock nut not tight (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear supension under seal applied

  2. Pass93,388 miles (+1,500)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,388 miles
    Test number
    558463541708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened one lock nut not tight (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension under seal applied

  3. Pass91,888 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,888 miles
    Test number
    760076410135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension covered in under seal

  4. Fail91,886 miles (+2,116)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,886 miles
    Test number
    799971971041
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension covered in under seal

  5. Pass89,770 miles (+3,785)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,770 miles
    Test number
    260948090598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and under body sprayed in under seal

  6. Pass85,985 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,985 miles
    Test number
    603709590782
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension and under body covered in sealant spray

  7. Fail85,985 miles (+2,869)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,985 miles
    Test number
    105979417926
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension and under body covered in sealant spray

  8. Pass83,116 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,116 miles
    Test number
    398464744704
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis /suspension and other components coated with sealant material
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewalls deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail83,116 miles (+784)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,116 miles
    Test number
    164453941416
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis /suspension and other components coated with sealant material
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewalls deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass82,332 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,332 miles
    Test number
    401352587683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,985 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,985 miles
    Test number
    557758542785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,607 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,607 miles
    Test number
    520107973323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,775 miles (+1,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,775 miles
    Test number
    271931243426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass76,208 miles (+2,643)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,208 miles
    Test number
    533664370900
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded. Unable to fully inspect due to plastic cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe across rear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass73,565 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,565 miles
    Test number
    211194690559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,073 miles (+10,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,073 miles
    Test number
    508298023221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass58,455 miles (+12,152)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,455 miles
    Test number
    359075232242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,303 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,303 miles
    Test number
    368034931236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,969 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,969 miles
    Test number
    200687160206
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass39,969 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,969 miles
    Test number
    303367460239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,046 miles (+9,692)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,046 miles
    Test number
    191688679205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,354 miles
    Test number
    731816978268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V28 BYE

Does V28 BYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V28 BYE is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V28 BYE?
The MOT on V28 BYE is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V28 BYE done?
V28 BYE was recorded at 94,596 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,857 miles a year.
Has V28 BYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V28 BYE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V28 BYE 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 V28 BYE find?
V28 BYE passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: central sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust heat shield; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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