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BMW Z8

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,940 cc

Y248 BAWMOT history

Y248 BAW is a blue petrol BMW Z8 first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 65,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
65,713 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 BAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,940 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 BAW was last recorded at 65,713 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 2,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,978 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,735 miles
Average per year
1,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,713 miles
  • 2025 – 62,978 miles
  • 2023 – 61,543 miles
  • 2022 – 58,799 miles
  • 2021 – 56,629 miles
  • 2020 – 54,713 miles
  • 2019 – 54,706 miles
  • 2018 – 51,501 miles
  • 2017 – 49,636 miles
  • 2016 – 49,295 miles
  • 2015 – 47,836 miles
  • 2014 – 46,102 miles
  • 2013 – 42,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,713 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Covers & undertrays obscuring some components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside & nearside, headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,713 miles (+2,735)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,713 miles
    Test number
    289573925211
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass62,978 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    62,978 miles
    Test number
    983259045481
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail62,978 miles (+1,435)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,978 miles
    Test number
    794133821598
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,543 miles (+2,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,543 miles
    Test number
    140665894801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner pad wear sensor close to disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,799 miles (+2,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,799 miles
    Test number
    477052447868
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (Multi-point leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose Grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,629 miles (+1,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,629 miles
    Test number
    537502875745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass54,713 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,713 miles
    Test number
    380777055019
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, just meet the minimum requirement ,some parts are wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass54,706 miles (+3,205)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,706 miles
    Test number
    221406116306
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16%, no wheel lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside, headlamp cleaning device inoperative

  9. Pass51,501 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,501 miles
    Test number
    102331296357
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic fluid reservoir overfilled
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside, headlamp cleaning device inoperative

  10. Fail51,499 miles (+1,863)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,499 miles
    Test number
    103643502969
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic fluid reservoir overfilled
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside, headlamp cleaning device inoperative

  11. Pass49,636 miles (+145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,636 miles
    Test number
    493972302179
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine undertray wet with oil
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  12. Fail49,491 miles (+196)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,491 miles
    Test number
    295827746488
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative offside & nearside (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine undertray wet with oil
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  13. Pass49,295 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,295 miles
    Test number
    313311141103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,836 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,836 miles
    Test number
    402255281188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,102 miles (+3,510)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,102 miles
    Test number
    708338304372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,592 miles
    Test number
    976251823225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y248 BAW

Does Y248 BAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y248 BAW is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y248 BAW?
The MOT on Y248 BAW is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y248 BAW done?
Y248 BAW was recorded at 65,713 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 1,820 miles a year.
Has Y248 BAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 BAW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y248 BAW 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 Y248 BAW find?
Y248 BAW passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished; oil leak, but not excessive.

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