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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

Y4 NSLMOT history

Y4 NSL is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 14 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

Y4 NSL black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,723 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 NSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 NSL was last recorded at 115,723 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,719 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,723 miles
  • 2025 – 114,894 miles
  • 2024 – 111,969 miles
  • 2022 – 111,285 miles
  • 2021 – 110,503 miles
  • 2020 – 109,179 miles
  • 2019 – 106,642 miles
  • 2017 – 105,768 miles
  • 2016 – 97,739 miles
  • 2015 – 87,479 miles
  • 2014 – 76,759 miles
  • 2013 – 64,515 miles
  • 2012 – 52,079 miles
  • 2011 – 37,952 miles
  • 2010 – 23,294 miles
  • 2009 – 8,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,723 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,723 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,723 miles
    Test number
    508534845914
    • 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))

  2. Fail115,719 miles (+825)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,719 miles
    Test number
    905943702014
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass114,894 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,894 miles
    Test number
    531080728242
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Fail114,890 miles (+2,921)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,890 miles
    Test number
    121869647235
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear feed pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  5. Pass111,969 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,969 miles
    Test number
    944198279546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail111,961 miles (+676)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,961 miles
    Test number
    805137240693
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass111,285 miles (+782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,285 miles
    Test number
    512418353963
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass110,503 miles (+1,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,503 miles
    Test number
    465635834961
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,179 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,179 miles
    Test number
    251786984554
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail109,176 miles (+807)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,176 miles
    Test number
    247014862929
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass108,369 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,369 miles
    Test number
    104191780728
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to all flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail108,364 miles (+1,722)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,364 miles
    Test number
    973405134334
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to all flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass106,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,642 miles
    Test number
    337626107517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,642 miles (+874)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,642 miles
    Test number
    659977764002
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass105,768 miles (+8,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,768 miles
    Test number
    714113151051
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  16. Pass97,739 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,739 miles
    Test number
    769985035967
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe has been covered with sealer preventing thorough inspection

  17. Fail97,739 miles (+10,260)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,739 miles
    Test number
    949461431346
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe has been covered with sealer preventing thorough inspection

  18. Pass87,479 miles (+10,720)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,479 miles
    Test number
    318297615217
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake pipes sealed preventing thorough inspection

  19. Pass76,759 miles (+12,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,759 miles
    Test number
    199262134272
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass64,515 miles (+12,436)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,515 miles
    Test number
    385120843460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,079 miles (+14,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,079 miles
    Test number
    989593662294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass37,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,952 miles
    Test number
    855503441241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,951 miles (+14,657)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,951 miles
    Test number
    545563941282
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass23,294 miles (+15,098)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,294 miles
    Test number
    973691550269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    8,196 miles
    Test number
    672562579241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 NSL

Does Y4 NSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 NSL is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 NSL?
The MOT on Y4 NSL is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 NSL done?
Y4 NSL was recorded at 115,723 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 6,499 miles a year.
Has Y4 NSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 NSL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 NSL 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 NSL find?
Y4 NSL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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