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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

Y3 PDFMOT history

Y3 PDF is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

Y3 PDF black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,173 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 PDF
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
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 PDF was last recorded at 65,173 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,170 miles · 13 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,173 miles
  • 2024 – 64,179 miles
  • 2023 – 61,481 miles
  • 2022 – 54,196 miles
  • 2021 – 47,253 miles
  • 2020 – 41,641 miles
  • 2019 – 40,015 miles
  • 2018 – 36,071 miles
  • 2017 – 33,555 miles
  • 2016 – 29,959 miles
  • 2015 – 28,616 miles
  • 2014 – 27,138 miles
  • 2013 – 26,179 miles
  • 2012 – 24,798 miles
  • 2011 – 23,604 miles
  • 2010 – 21,898 miles
  • 2009 – 17,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,173 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill- full inspection not possible due to fitment of side skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill- full inspection not possible due to fitment of side skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,173 miles (+3)20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,173 miles
    Test number
    454027664859
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill- full inspection not possible due to fitment of side skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill- full inspection not possible due to fitment of side skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  2. Fail65,170 miles (+991)4 major20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    921195856107
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery positive terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened mounting rubber has large deep split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill- full inspection not possible due to fitment of side skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill- full inspection not possible due to fitment of side skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  3. Pass64,179 miles (+2,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,179 miles
    Test number
    423067195348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass61,481 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,481 miles
    Test number
    229504023373
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  5. Fail61,481 miles1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,481 miles
    Test number
    478867322577
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  6. Fail61,481 miles1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,481 miles
    Test number
    316660832658
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive seepage from gearbox prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  7. Fail61,481 miles (+7,285)1 dangerous2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,481 miles
    Test number
    247807907699
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre large thorn in tread outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear across tread-tread going out of shape worn smooth on inner edge primary tread worn to approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive seepage from gearbox prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  8. Pass54,196 miles (+6,943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,196 miles
    Test number
    968783078257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is low on inner edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,253 miles (+5,612)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,253 miles
    Test number
    946129239818
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge & has cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass41,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,641 miles
    Test number
    500194815302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,641 miles (+1,626)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,641 miles
    Test number
    716360978168
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass40,015 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,015 miles
    Test number
    179501267491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,071 miles (+2,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,071 miles
    Test number
    344307333044
    • 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))

  14. Pass33,555 miles (+3,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,555 miles
    Test number
    579716454033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,959 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,959 miles
    Test number
    104889937663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,616 miles (+1,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,616 miles
    Test number
    626587124027
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles remain (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass27,138 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    27,138 miles
    Test number
    355812844305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,179 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,179 miles
    Test number
    455163743385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,798 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    24,798 miles
    Test number
    256122542368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,604 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,604 miles
    Test number
    656820241361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,898 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,898 miles
    Test number
    463159720416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,211 miles
    Test number
    230291759312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 PDF

Does Y3 PDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 PDF is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y3 PDF?
The MOT on Y3 PDF is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 PDF done?
Y3 PDF was recorded at 65,173 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,997 miles a year.
Has Y3 PDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 PDF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 PDF 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 Y3 PDF find?
Y3 PDF passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 20 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 17 more.

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