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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

Y18 TSOMOT history

Y18 TSO is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 19 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

Y18 TSO blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
154,982 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 TSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 TSO was last recorded at 154,982 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,973 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
8,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,982 miles
  • 2025 – 152,287 miles
  • 2023 – 149,632 miles
  • 2022 – 148,538 miles
  • 2021 – 141,333 miles
  • 2019 – 127,030 miles
  • 2018 – 115,108 miles
  • 2017 – 98,602 miles
  • 2016 – 81,850 miles
  • 2015 – 80,314 miles
  • 2014 – 77,972 miles
  • 2013 – 69,828 miles
  • 2012 – 54,585 miles
  • 2011 – 40,006 miles
  • 2010 – 28,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,982 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust blowing from manifold area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,982 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    154,982 miles
    Test number
    678932239535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,973 miles (+2,686)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,973 miles
    Test number
    312793848775
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,287 miles (+2,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    152,287 miles
    Test number
    173032123691
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,632 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,632 miles
    Test number
    938601945625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail149,628 miles (+1,090)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,628 miles
    Test number
    736722219865
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,538 miles (+3,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,538 miles
    Test number
    169069045125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass144,919 miles (+3,586)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,919 miles
    Test number
    749737347287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount rubber split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass141,333 miles (+14,303)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,333 miles
    Test number
    140029663399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,030 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,030 miles
    Test number
    806945008046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail127,029 miles (+11,921)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,029 miles
    Test number
    635835729350
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,108 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,108 miles
    Test number
    788546678957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,752 miles (+16,150)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,752 miles
    Test number
    831304769962
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass98,602 miles (+16,752)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,602 miles
    Test number
    892054465355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,850 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,850 miles
    Test number
    364667120379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,314 miles
    Test number
    206377203877
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing from manifold area.

  16. Fail80,314 miles (+2,342)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,314 miles
    Test number
    628603678734
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing from manifold area.

  17. Pass77,972 miles (+8,144)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,972 miles
    Test number
    527600814304
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWear in lower arm bushes..

  18. Pass69,828 miles (+15,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,828 miles
    Test number
    138150433307
    • 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)

  19. Pass54,585 miles (+14,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,585 miles
    Test number
    106499012387
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail40,006 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,006 miles
    Test number
    768253821327
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass40,006 miles (+11,708)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,006 miles
    Test number
    865053621394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,298 miles
    Test number
    313734420359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y18 TSO

Does Y18 TSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 TSO is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 TSO?
The MOT on Y18 TSO is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 TSO done?
Y18 TSO was recorded at 154,982 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 8,340 miles a year.
Has Y18 TSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 TSO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 TSO 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 TSO find?
Y18 TSO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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