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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

Y18 YMCMOT history

Y18 YMC is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
151,866 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 YMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 YMC was last recorded at 151,866 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,857 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,866 miles
  • 2024 – 147,461 miles
  • 2023 – 138,893 miles
  • 2022 – 132,737 miles
  • 2021 – 129,802 miles
  • 2020 – 117,280 miles
  • 2019 – 113,704 miles
  • 2018 – 111,099 miles
  • 2017 – 101,987 miles
  • 2016 – 101,849 miles
  • 2014 – 92,523 miles
  • 2013 – 81,054 miles
  • 2012 – 79,906 miles
  • 2011 – 76,067 miles
  • 2009 – 63,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,866 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,866 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    151,866 miles
    Test number
    704745350546
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,857 miles (+4,396)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,857 miles
    Test number
    287052434230
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,461 miles
    Test number
    267525734454
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail147,461 miles (+8,568)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,461 miles
    Test number
    783229381791
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass138,893 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    138,893 miles
    Test number
    656052517672
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail138,599 miles (+5,862)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,599 miles
    Test number
    716773322606
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass132,737 miles (+2,935)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,737 miles
    Test number
    122085029388
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,802 miles (+12,522)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,802 miles
    Test number
    376176824125
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,280 miles
    Test number
    546198059951
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,front sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail117,280 miles (+3,576)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,280 miles
    Test number
    594301947321
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,704 miles
    Test number
    525862087939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail113,704 miles (+2,605)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,704 miles
    Test number
    589006244655
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass111,099 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,099 miles
    Test number
    942725603271
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Fail111,099 miles (+9,112)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,099 miles
    Test number
    867595251824
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass101,987 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,987 miles
    Test number
    332041291247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,849 miles
    Test number
    124824669679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,849 miles (+9,326)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,849 miles
    Test number
    657801435104
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass92,523 miles (+11,469)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,523 miles
    Test number
    207979574499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,054 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,054 miles
    Test number
    355214753193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,041 miles (+1,135)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,041 miles
    Test number
    596734443171
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBonnet release cable disconnected

  21. Pass79,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,906 miles
    Test number
    138228972134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,906 miles (+3,839)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,906 miles
    Test number
    828058672147
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass76,067 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,067 miles
    Test number
    638679311077
    • NoteSlight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

  24. Fail76,067 miles (+12,561)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,067 miles
    Test number
    799529011070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSlight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

  25. Pass63,506 miles (+17,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,506 miles
    Test number
    320015359356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass46,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,333 miles
    Test number
    233470229059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 YMC

Does Y18 YMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y18 YMC expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y18 YMC?
The MOT on Y18 YMC expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y18 YMC done?
Y18 YMC was recorded at 151,866 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 6,355 miles a year.
Has Y18 YMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 YMC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 YMC 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 YMC find?
Y18 YMC passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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