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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

Y15 MLLMOT history

Y15 MLL is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

Y15 MLL grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
109,566 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 MLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 MLL was last recorded at 109,566 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 3,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,142 miles · 15 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3,424 miles
Average per year
4,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,566 miles
  • 2023 – 106,142 miles
  • 2022 – 100,631 miles
  • 2021 – 97,244 miles
  • 2019 – 84,725 miles
  • 2018 – 77,870 miles
  • 2017 – 75,254 miles
  • 2016 – 73,817 miles
  • 2015 – 70,787 miles
  • 2014 – 68,753 miles
  • 2013 – 64,832 miles
  • 2012 – 51,045 miles
  • 2011 – 43,982 miles
  • 2010 – 40,753 miles
  • 2009 – 34,959 miles
  • 2008 – 31,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,566 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine management light in on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,566 miles (+3,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,566 miles
    Test number
    506015084755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass106,142 miles (+5,511)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,142 miles
    Test number
    193236494724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,631 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    100,631 miles
    Test number
    876807035004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail100,627 miles (+3,383)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,627 miles
    Test number
    353927549995
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass97,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,244 miles
    Test number
    835949479750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,244 miles (+12,519)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,244 miles
    Test number
    996472243479
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass84,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    817325010526
    • AdvisoryEngine management light in on

  8. Fail84,725 miles (+6,855)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    731244837050
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light in on

  9. Pass77,870 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,870 miles
    Test number
    978457577892
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail77,868 miles (+2,614)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,868 miles
    Test number
    212088484483
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded radius arm both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass75,254 miles (+1,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,254 miles
    Test number
    709314740784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass73,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,817 miles
    Test number
    536692919767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail73,817 miles (+3,030)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,817 miles
    Test number
    999586320982
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,787 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,787 miles
    Test number
    367749905457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,753 miles (+3,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,753 miles
    Test number
    109232574247
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass64,832 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,832 miles
    Test number
    156878263286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on

  17. Fail64,832 miles (+15)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,832 miles
    Test number
    176036963223
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on

  18. Fail64,817 miles (+13,772)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,817 miles
    Test number
    678752843215
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light showing a fault

  19. Pass51,045 miles (+7,063)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,045 miles
    Test number
    447903932036
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp is on
    • NoteBulbs out in centre brake lamp
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc in poor condition

  20. Pass43,982 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,982 miles
    Test number
    776368011010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,753 miles
    Test number
    872733560171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail40,753 miles (+5,794)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,753 miles
    Test number
    710643560138
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,959 miles (+3,822)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,959 miles
    Test number
    670835159127
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass31,137 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,137 miles
    Test number
    291638668177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,100 miles
    Test number
    962727758049
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y15 MLL

Does Y15 MLL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y15 MLL expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y15 MLL?
The MOT on Y15 MLL expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y15 MLL done?
Y15 MLL was recorded at 109,566 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 4,885 miles a year.
Has Y15 MLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 MLL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y15 MLL 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 MLL find?
Y15 MLL passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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