BMW Z4
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc
Y11 GDBMOT history
Y11 GDB is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,691 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 101,691 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,195 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y11 GDB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z4
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y11 GDB was last recorded at 101,691 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,932 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,759 miles
- Average per year
- 4,195 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,691 miles
- 2025 – 99,932 miles
- 2024 – 99,070 miles
- 2023 – 99,063 miles
- 2022 – 98,096 miles
- 2019 – 96,558 miles
- 2018 – 91,843 miles
- 2017 – 78,853 miles
- 2016 – 69,416 miles
- 2015 – 59,784 miles
- 2014 – 54,727 miles
- 2013 – 52,560 miles
- 2012 – 50,279 miles
- 2011 – 43,949 miles
- 2010 – 35,080 miles
- 2008 – 29,414 miles
- 2007 – 23,141 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail101,691 miles
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits -- 0.89 -- (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Engine management light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 1 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail101,691 miles (+1,759)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,691 miles
- Test number
- 445362454285
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits -- 0.89 -- (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,932 miles (+18)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 99,932 miles
- Test number
- 943319241895
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail99,914 miles (+844)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,914 miles
- Test number
- 801507751684
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits - 0.95 - (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass99,070 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 99,070 miles
- Test number
- 593557431392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,063 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 99,063 miles
- Test number
- 759531314097
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail99,062 miles (+966)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,062 miles
- Test number
- 319855303081
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,096 miles (+1,538)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 98,096 miles
- Test number
- 985026368500
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted front to rear obscuring inspection of some components
Pass96,558 miles (+4,715)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 96,558 miles
- Test number
- 439555900587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,843 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 91,843 miles
- Test number
- 992411390776
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail91,842 miles (+12,989)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,842 miles
- Test number
- 943033123259
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass78,853 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 78,853 miles
- Test number
- 250388768218
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn
Fail78,853 miles (+9,437)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,853 miles
- Test number
- 279488202237
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn
Pass69,416 miles (+9,632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 69,416 miles
- Test number
- 717149915578
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,784 miles (+5,057)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 59,784 miles
- Test number
- 116361235091
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,727 miles (+2,167)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 54,727 miles
- Test number
- 519662744075
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass52,560 miles (+2,281)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 52,560 miles
- Test number
- 105283243015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,279 miles (+6,330)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 50,279 miles
- Test number
- 359602722255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass43,949 miles (+2,830)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 43,949 miles
- Test number
- 138597111295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,119 miles (+6,039)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 41,119 miles
- Test number
- 327232761094
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 brake disc worn & pitted
Pass35,080 miles (+5,666)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 35,080 miles
- Test number
- 272013080081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,414 miles (+6,273)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 29,414 miles
- Test number
- 654511908373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,141 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 23,141 miles
- Test number
- 400955207439
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail23,133 miles4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,133 miles
- Test number
- 234475807318
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about Y11 GDB
- Does Y11 GDB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y11 GDB expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y11 GDB?
- The MOT on Y11 GDB expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y11 GDB done?
- Y11 GDB was recorded at 101,691 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,195 miles a year.
- Has Y11 GDB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y11 GDB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y11 GDB 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 Y11 GDB find?
- Y11 GDB failed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits -- 0.89 --; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, "d" bushes, and 1 more.
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