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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

Y4 MVHMOT history

Y4 MVH is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 23 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
64,264 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 MVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 MVH was last recorded at 64,264 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 1,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,228 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,036 miles
Average per year
1,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,264 miles
  • 2024 – 63,228 miles
  • 2023 – 61,755 miles
  • 2022 – 60,792 miles
  • 2021 – 60,119 miles
  • 2020 – 58,449 miles
  • 2019 – 57,436 miles
  • 2018 – 56,661 miles
  • 2017 – 56,036 miles
  • 2015 – 54,405 miles
  • 2014 – 52,525 miles
  • 2013 – 48,803 miles
  • 2012 – 44,144 miles
  • 2010 – 37,124 miles
  • 2009 – 35,779 miles
  • 2008 – 33,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,264 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    64,264 miles
    Test number
    243858651246
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail64,264 miles (+1,036)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,264 miles
    Test number
    305275206547
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass63,228 miles (+1,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,228 miles
    Test number
    206537206429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass61,755 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,755 miles
    Test number
    236059695991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail61,753 miles (+961)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    974695480448
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass60,792 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,792 miles
    Test number
    993088890950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Fail60,786 miles (+667)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,786 miles
    Test number
    693789871378
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass60,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,119 miles
    Test number
    175373943356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,119 miles (+1,670)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,119 miles
    Test number
    592340125876
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass58,449 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,449 miles
    Test number
    890518886834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,436 miles
    Test number
    795941129553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail57,429 miles (+768)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,429 miles
    Test number
    379732325832
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass56,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    563590942711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,661 miles (+18)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    470881166238
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  15. Fail56,643 miles (+607)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,643 miles
    Test number
    438802317574
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass56,036 miles (+1,631)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,036 miles
    Test number
    192842732628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  17. Pass54,405 miles (+1,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,405 miles
    Test number
    298032205203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass52,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    538943224282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,525 miles (+3,722)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    197383024258
    • FailureNearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass48,803 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,803 miles
    Test number
    356581353108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,144 miles (+7,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,144 miles
    Test number
    736706642144
    • 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)

  22. Pass37,124 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,124 miles
    Test number
    763533040326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,779 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,779 miles
    Test number
    973500559373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,844 miles (+2,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,844 miles
    Test number
    533744648376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass31,111 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,111 miles
    Test number
    131202408423
    • NoteCorrosion on brake discs/

Questions about Y4 MVH

Does Y4 MVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 MVH is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y4 MVH?
The MOT on Y4 MVH is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 MVH done?
Y4 MVH was recorded at 64,264 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 1,846 miles a year.
Has Y4 MVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 MVH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y4 MVH 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 Y4 MVH find?
Y4 MVH passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.

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