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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

Y29 MDHMOT history

Y29 MDH is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

Y29 MDH black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,097 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y29 MDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y29 MDH was last recorded at 113,097 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 4,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,633 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,464 miles
Average per year
4,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,097 miles
  • 2025 – 108,633 miles
  • 2024 – 105,623 miles
  • 2023 – 101,732 miles
  • 2022 – 98,980 miles
  • 2021 – 95,422 miles
  • 2019 – 91,198 miles
  • 2018 – 88,122 miles
  • 2016 – 81,308 miles
  • 2015 – 67,973 miles
  • 2014 – 67,422 miles
  • 2013 – 64,605 miles
  • 2012 – 61,928 miles
  • 2011 – 54,541 miles
  • 2010 – 49,323 miles
  • 2009 – 36,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,097 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,097 miles (+4,464)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,097 miles
    Test number
    949075885928
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass108,633 miles (+3,010)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,633 miles
    Test number
    634481708902
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass105,623 miles (+3,891)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,623 miles
    Test number
    832604604896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsf inner tie rod slight play

  4. Pass101,732 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,732 miles
    Test number
    283324252162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail101,710 miles (+2,730)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,710 miles
    Test number
    462693032474
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50 r16 92v rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.2mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass98,980 miles (+3,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,980 miles
    Test number
    671863639924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass95,422 miles (+4,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,422 miles
    Test number
    474774714968
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear pads low- discs corroded

  8. Pass91,198 miles (+3,076)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    336237322614
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass88,122 miles (+6,814)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,122 miles
    Test number
    126763314810
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  10. Pass81,308 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,308 miles
    Test number
    164622996740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,256 miles (+13,283)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,256 miles
    Test number
    739003252869
    • DangerousFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 60 16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  12. Pass67,973 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,973 miles
    Test number
    445400590517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bump stop split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail67,959 miles (+537)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,959 miles
    Test number
    479329665148
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f bump stop split

  14. Pass67,422 miles (+2,817)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,422 miles
    Test number
    768862234150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  15. Pass64,605 miles (+2,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,605 miles
    Test number
    555904033130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass61,928 miles (+7,387)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,928 miles
    Test number
    448891422192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass54,541 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,541 miles
    Test number
    696278411123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,523 miles (+5,200)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,523 miles
    Test number
    239116311443
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass49,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,323 miles
    Test number
    133948240147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,322 miles (+13,223)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,322 miles
    Test number
    122288040171
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers not very good
    • NoteOff side front tyre cut in outter side wall 225/5016

  21. Pass36,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,099 miles
    Test number
    864708149155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,099 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,099 miles
    Test number
    211867949155
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y29 MDH

Does Y29 MDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 MDH is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y29 MDH?
The MOT on Y29 MDH is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y29 MDH done?
Y29 MDH was recorded at 113,097 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,559 miles a year.
Has Y29 MDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y29 MDH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y29 MDH 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 Y29 MDH find?
Y29 MDH passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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