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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

V6 PYPMOT history

V6 PYP is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 12 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

V6 PYP blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
83,041 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 PYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 PYP was last recorded at 83,041 miles on 30 May 2026, 531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,510 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
531 miles
Average per year
3,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,041 miles
  • 2025 – 82,510 miles
  • 2024 – 80,568 miles
  • 2023 – 79,830 miles
  • 2022 – 78,496 miles
  • 2021 – 76,284 miles
  • 2020 – 74,094 miles
  • 2019 – 71,999 miles
  • 2018 – 68,912 miles
  • 2017 – 61,997 miles
  • 2016 – 57,876 miles
  • 2015 – 49,905 miles
  • 2014 – 45,331 miles
  • 2013 – 42,417 miles
  • 2012 – 40,506 miles
  • 2011 – 35,359 miles
  • 2010 – 30,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,041 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both front tyres worn on outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,041 miles (+531)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,041 miles
    Test number
    267145509470
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,510 miles (+1,942)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,510 miles
    Test number
    462248316954
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass80,568 miles (+738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,568 miles
    Test number
    750839124245
    • 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))

  4. Pass79,830 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,830 miles
    Test number
    100508892847
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  5. Fail79,827 miles (+1,331)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,827 miles
    Test number
    670490200051
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  6. Pass78,496 miles (+2,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,496 miles
    Test number
    142917661999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass76,284 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,284 miles
    Test number
    539013171374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail76,271 miles (+2,177)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,271 miles
    Test number
    911623069287
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass74,094 miles (+2,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,094 miles
    Test number
    503130447416
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads worn

  10. Pass71,999 miles (+3,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,999 miles
    Test number
    400172299714
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass68,912 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,912 miles
    Test number
    150792360744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,997 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    910735253160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail61,905 miles (+4,029)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,905 miles
    Test number
    506301678244
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass57,876 miles (+7,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,876 miles
    Test number
    415834663154
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass49,905 miles (+4,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,905 miles
    Test number
    557822525065
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass45,331 miles (+2,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,331 miles
    Test number
    578076334021
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail42,417 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,417 miles
    Test number
    125838333499
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass42,417 miles (+1,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,417 miles
    Test number
    815958733043
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass40,506 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,506 miles
    Test number
    958569142067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,359 miles (+5,236)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,359 miles
    Test number
    386968541095
    • NoteGearbox casing damp
    • NoteNearside front fog light condensated

  21. Pass30,123 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,123 miles
    Test number
    630897650024
    • NotePuncture in n/s/r tyre,nail in tread

  22. Fail30,123 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,123 miles
    Test number
    690347050020
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NotePuncture in n/s/r tyre,nail in tread

Questions about V6 PYP

Does V6 PYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 PYP is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 PYP?
The MOT on V6 PYP is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 PYP done?
V6 PYP was recorded at 83,041 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 3,256 miles a year.
Has V6 PYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 PYP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V6 PYP 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 PYP find?
V6 PYP passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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