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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

V6 BXYMOT history

V6 BXY is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 16 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

V6 BXY black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,139 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 BXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 BXY was last recorded at 92,139 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 1,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,527 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,612 miles
Average per year
3,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,139 miles
  • 2025 – 90,527 miles
  • 2024 – 89,264 miles
  • 2023 – 87,631 miles
  • 2021 – 85,183 miles
  • 2020 – 82,826 miles
  • 2019 – 80,973 miles
  • 2018 – 79,669 miles
  • 2017 – 78,658 miles
  • 2016 – 73,432 miles
  • 2015 – 68,662 miles
  • 2014 – 63,720 miles
  • 2013 – 57,633 miles
  • 2012 – 51,162 miles
  • 2011 – 39,439 miles
  • 2010 – 35,939 miles
  • 2009 – 30,336 miles
  • 2008 – 21,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,139 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,139 miles (+1,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,139 miles
    Test number
    900022277256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass90,527 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    90,527 miles
    Test number
    135741563061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,525 miles (+1,261)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,525 miles
    Test number
    628097006482
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake caliper retainer missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass89,264 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,264 miles
    Test number
    856964762982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,631 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,631 miles
    Test number
    380546898744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,183 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,183 miles
    Test number
    678088223916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail85,179 miles (+2,353)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,179 miles
    Test number
    841533182922
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,826 miles (+1,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,826 miles
    Test number
    780106609360
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,973 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,973 miles
    Test number
    657344553765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    368158100587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,669 miles (+1,011)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    540707262904
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass78,658 miles (+5,226)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,658 miles
    Test number
    252807904364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass73,432 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,432 miles
    Test number
    643371291213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,662 miles (+4,942)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,662 miles
    Test number
    940540046415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,720 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,720 miles
    Test number
    435941054434
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail63,720 miles (+6,087)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,720 miles
    Test number
    445860254471
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail57,633 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    419726333392
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteADVISE Engine management warning light on indicating a fault in the system
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass57,633 miles (+6,471)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    469606033380
    • NoteADVISE Engine management warning light on indicating a fault in the system
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass51,162 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,162 miles
    Test number
    516102652387
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  20. Fail51,108 miles (+11,669)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,108 miles
    Test number
    887506842354
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Pass39,439 miles (+3,500)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,439 miles
    Test number
    416686541353
    • NoteAdvise all service & parking brakes are noisy on application
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are lightly coroded
    • NoteBoth the offside & nearside front brake discs are lightly discoloured

  22. Pass35,939 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,939 miles
    Test number
    613937650237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,336 miles
    Test number
    710048559276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,336 miles (+9,029)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,336 miles
    Test number
    301667159411
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass21,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,307 miles
    Test number
    763491568230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 BXY

Does V6 BXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 BXY is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 BXY?
The MOT on V6 BXY is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 BXY done?
V6 BXY was recorded at 92,139 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 3,977 miles a year.
Has V6 BXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 BXY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 BXY 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 V6 BXY find?
V6 BXY passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front.

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