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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

Y15 RADMOT history

Y15 RAD is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

Y15 RAD black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,509 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 RAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 RAD was last recorded at 109,509 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 3,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,279 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,230 miles
Average per year
5,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,509 miles
  • 2024 – 106,279 miles
  • 2023 – 103,622 miles
  • 2022 – 102,333 miles
  • 2021 – 101,238 miles
  • 2020 – 100,351 miles
  • 2019 – 99,251 miles
  • 2018 – 97,420 miles
  • 2017 – 96,666 miles
  • 2016 – 95,351 miles
  • 2015 – 89,526 miles
  • 2014 – 71,848 miles
  • 2013 – 55,230 miles
  • 2012 – 37,814 miles
  • 2011 – 29,953 miles
  • 2010 – 23,996 miles
  • 2009 – 18,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,509 miles
  • AdvisoryChip In Screen
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Caliper Clip MissingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (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.

  • Chips In Screen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,509 miles (+3,230)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,509 miles
    Test number
    896421423568
    • AdvisoryChip In Screen
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Caliper Clip Missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass106,279 miles (+2,657)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,279 miles
    Test number
    922871707261
    • AdvisoryChips In Screen
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Caliper Clip Missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass103,622 miles (+1,289)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,622 miles
    Test number
    608835201229
    • AdvisoryChips In Screen
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Caliper Clip Missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass102,333 miles (+1,095)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,333 miles
    Test number
    766108805825
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Chip In Screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass101,238 miles (+887)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,238 miles
    Test number
    459209756342
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass100,351 miles (+1,100)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,351 miles
    Test number
    102494839242
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass99,251 miles (+1,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,251 miles
    Test number
    502326707660
    • AdvisoryChips In Screen
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass97,420 miles (+754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,420 miles
    Test number
    952502706158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect many areas/items of brakes/steering/suspension/vehicle structure/fuel system/electrical equipment
  9. Pass96,666 miles (+1,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,666 miles
    Test number
    244630306662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect some areas of suspension/steering/brakes /
  10. Pass95,351 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,351 miles
    Test number
    528037815977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,350 miles (+5,824)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,350 miles
    Test number
    198201324219
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  12. Pass89,526 miles (+17,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,526 miles
    Test number
    278545022081
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass71,848 miles (+16,618)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,848 miles
    Test number
    629496684215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing on inside edge
  14. Pass55,230 miles (+17,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,230 miles
    Test number
    968154993273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass37,814 miles (+7,861)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,814 miles
    Test number
    948492292281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,953 miles (+5,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,953 miles
    Test number
    529069891276
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass23,996 miles (+5,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,996 miles
    Test number
    440546590283
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass18,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,945 miles
    Test number
    254304709352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail18,495 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,495 miles
    Test number
    903524109395
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about Y15 RAD

Does Y15 RAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 RAD is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y15 RAD?
The MOT on Y15 RAD is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 RAD done?
Y15 RAD was recorded at 109,509 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,684 miles a year.
Has Y15 RAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 RAD has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on Y15 RAD 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 RAD find?
Y15 RAD passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: chip in screen; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit, and 6 more.

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