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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

Y18 GOUMOT history

Y18 GOU is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

Y18 GOU silver BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,084 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 GOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 GOU was last recorded at 104,084 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,063 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
5,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,084 miles
  • 2025 – 102,479 miles
  • 2024 – 101,273 miles
  • 2023 – 100,201 miles
  • 2022 – 98,565 miles
  • 2021 – 97,265 miles
  • 2020 – 95,041 miles
  • 2019 – 90,859 miles
  • 2018 – 82,205 miles
  • 2017 – 76,945 miles
  • 2016 – 69,628 miles
  • 2015 – 64,360 miles
  • 2014 – 54,827 miles
  • 2013 – 44,588 miles
  • 2012 – 34,673 miles
  • 2011 – 23,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,084 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Screw in tyre.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,084 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,084 miles
    Test number
    384267618704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,063 miles (+1,584)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,063 miles
    Test number
    245965586378
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,479 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    102,479 miles
    Test number
    907658828698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,273 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,273 miles
    Test number
    296789653045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,201 miles (+1,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,201 miles
    Test number
    994335167186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Screw in tyre.

  6. Pass98,565 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,565 miles
    Test number
    269809070836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Screw in tyre.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail98,548 miles (+1,283)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,548 miles
    Test number
    217171549375
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Screw in tyre.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass97,265 miles (+2,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,265 miles
    Test number
    206522892662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass95,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    95,041 miles
    Test number
    507520643156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,041 miles (+4,182)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,041 miles
    Test number
    420476632381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass90,859 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,859 miles
    Test number
    206965388090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,690 miles (+8,485)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,690 miles
    Test number
    575724922500
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both..., 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass82,205 miles (+5,260)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    592253321189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,945 miles (+7,317)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,945 miles
    Test number
    305920541366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,628 miles
    Test number
    211898478495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit full circumference + inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail69,628 miles (+5,268)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,628 miles
    Test number
    568566146737
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit full circumference + inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass64,360 miles (+9,533)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,360 miles
    Test number
    598569255035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,827 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,827 miles
    Test number
    397952754045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,488 miles (+9,900)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,488 miles
    Test number
    409795844068
    • FailureOffside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass44,588 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,588 miles
    Test number
    899045533048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,456 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,456 miles
    Test number
    199182633084
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass44,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,456 miles
    Test number
    397012233019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,456 miles (+9,783)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,456 miles
    Test number
    568302333010
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass34,673 miles (+11,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,673 miles
    Test number
    127083652446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass23,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,275 miles
    Test number
    176121161091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,275 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,275 miles
    Test number
    775241961020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about Y18 GOU

Does Y18 GOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 GOU is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 GOU?
The MOT on Y18 GOU is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 GOU done?
Y18 GOU was recorded at 104,084 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 5,349 miles a year.
Has Y18 GOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 GOU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 GOU 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 Y18 GOU find?
Y18 GOU passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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