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BMW Z8

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

Y289 NLRMOT history

Y289 NLR is a silver petrol BMW Z8 first used on 10 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 24,795 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
24,795 km
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
361 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 NLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 NLR was last recorded at 24,795 km on 20 Mar 2026, 18 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 May 2016: 12,707 miles, lower than 23,475 miles on 14 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,777 km · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
18 km
Average per year
361 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,795 km
  • 2025 – 24,777 km
  • 2024 – 24,567 km
  • 2023 – 23,914 km
  • 2022 – 23,833 km
  • 2021 – 23,782 km
  • 2020 – 23,714 km
  • 2019 – 23,638 km
  • 2018 – 23,617 km
  • 2017 – 23,577 km
  • 2014 – 23,421 km
  • 2013 – 23,039 km
  • 2012 – 22,685 km
  • 2011 – 22,422 km
  • 2010 – 22,028 km
  • 2009 – 21,669 km
  • 2008 – 20,901 km
  • 2006 – 17,615 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,795 km

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,795 km (+18)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    24,795 km
    Test number
    126824815906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,777 km (+210)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    24,777 km
    Test number
    690490249427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,567 km (+653)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    24,567 km
    Test number
    478250525572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,914 km (+81)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    23,914 km
    Test number
    962454991636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,833 km (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    23,833 km
    Test number
    714001301566
    • 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. Pass23,782 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    23,782 km
    Test number
    272761675353
    • 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))
  7. Fail23,782 km (+68)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,782 km
    Test number
    880870743597
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
  8. Pass23,714 km (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    23,714 km
    Test number
    207677186691
    • 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))
  9. Pass23,638 km (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,638 km
    Test number
    836244086225
    • 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))
  10. Pass23,617 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,617 km
    Test number
    445061465245
    • 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)
  11. Fail23,617 km (+40)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,617 km
    Test number
    368693667932
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • 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)
  12. Pass23,577 km
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,577 km
    Test number
    800095061166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,707 miles (-10,768)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    12,707 miles
    Test number
    516128356373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,475 miles
    Test number
    915774635153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,421 km (+382)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,421 km
    Test number
    188413934164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,039 km (+354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,039 km
    Test number
    326268723111
    • 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)
  17. Pass22,685 km (+263)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,685 km
    Test number
    217675522490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,422 km (+394)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,422 km
    Test number
    319389531167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,028 km (+359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,028 km
    Test number
    152592110147
    • 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)
  20. Pass21,669 km (+768)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,669 km
    Test number
    194182519150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,901 km
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,901 km
    Test number
    450431448106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,901 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,901 km
    Test number
    810109028180
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  23. Pass19,527 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,527 miles
    Test number
    122532227150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,526 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    230171227465
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted
    • NoteFull engine tray fitted
  25. Pass17,615 km
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,615 km
    Test number
    583514126197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y289 NLR

Does Y289 NLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y289 NLR is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y289 NLR?
The MOT on Y289 NLR is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y289 NLR done?
Y289 NLR was recorded at 24,795 km at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 361 km a year.
Has Y289 NLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 NLR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y289 NLR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y289 NLR find?
Y289 NLR passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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