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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,246 cc

Y15 BRNMOT history

Y15 BRN is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 8 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 79,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

Y15 BRN blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,966 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 BRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 BRN was last recorded at 79,966 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,476 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,490 miles
Average per year
3,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,966 miles
  • 2025 – 78,476 miles
  • 2024 – 76,282 miles
  • 2023 – 73,766 miles
  • 2022 – 70,375 miles
  • 2021 – 68,144 miles
  • 2019 – 66,132 miles
  • 2018 – 64,596 miles
  • 2017 – 62,988 miles
  • 2016 – 61,436 miles
  • 2015 – 52,595 miles
  • 2014 – 44,617 miles
  • 2013 – 39,382 miles
  • 2011 – 31,585 miles
  • 2010 – 25,233 miles
  • 2009 – 20,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,966 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall and light cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal and pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil residue around rocker cover

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak From rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,966 miles (+1,490)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,966 miles
    Test number
    223297265730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall and light cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal and pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil residue around rocker cover

  2. Pass78,476 miles (+2,194)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,476 miles
    Test number
    274797120193
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass76,282 miles (+2,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,282 miles
    Test number
    367288210430
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal start cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass73,766 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,766 miles
    Test number
    685612566975
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail73,762 miles (+3,387)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,762 miles
    Test number
    544174878413
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass70,375 miles (+2,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,375 miles
    Test number
    396191655924
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

  7. Pass68,144 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,144 miles
    Test number
    684393182053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,132 miles (+1,536)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,132 miles
    Test number
    945586861279
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bush split but not allowing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass64,596 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,596 miles
    Test number
    224295464088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,988 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,988 miles
    Test number
    793768404369
    • AdvisoryOil leak From rear diff
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail62,985 miles (+1,549)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,985 miles
    Test number
    857522380945
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR and NSR brake pipes marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak From rear diff
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass61,436 miles (+8,841)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,436 miles
    Test number
    732392040132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,595 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,595 miles
    Test number
    439317955123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,617 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,617 miles
    Test number
    905257644167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,382 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,382 miles
    Test number
    459780173129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,245 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,245 miles
    Test number
    908137703064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,585 miles (+17)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,585 miles
    Test number
    638630651244
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass missing

  18. Fail31,568 miles (+6,335)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,568 miles
    Test number
    359474241212
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteE.M.L.on
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass missing

  19. Pass25,233 miles (+4,702)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,233 miles
    Test number
    131160190190
    • NoteE M L Light on
    • NoteNearside headlamp washer jet leaking

  20. Pass20,531 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,531 miles
    Test number
    240487479469
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

Questions about Y15 BRN

Does Y15 BRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 BRN is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 BRN?
The MOT on Y15 BRN is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 BRN done?
Y15 BRN was recorded at 79,966 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 3,469 miles a year.
Has Y15 BRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 BRN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y15 BRN 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 Y15 BRN find?
Y15 BRN passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged sidewall and light cracking between tread; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal and pinion seal, and 5 more.

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