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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,997 cc

Y4 SWAMOT history

Y4 SWA is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 71,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

Y4 SWA silver BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,634 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 SWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 SWA was last recorded at 71,634 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,371 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,263 miles
Average per year
4,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,634 miles
  • 2025 – 69,371 miles
  • 2024 – 64,310 miles
  • 2023 – 59,148 miles
  • 2022 – 55,132 miles
  • 2021 – 49,951 miles
  • 2020 – 46,038 miles
  • 2019 – 30,306 miles
  • 2018 – 29,764 miles
  • 2017 – 27,113 miles
  • 2016 – 24,943 miles
  • 2015 – 19,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,634 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,634 miles (+2,263)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    419167225548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass69,371 miles (+5,061)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,371 miles
    Test number
    948752756728
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass64,310 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,310 miles
    Test number
    831159245659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail64,308 miles (+5,160)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,308 miles
    Test number
    279610175899
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass59,148 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,148 miles
    Test number
    935226948291
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail59,133 miles (+4,001)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,133 miles
    Test number
    131628771325
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass55,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,132 miles
    Test number
    760136522336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,132 miles (+5,181)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,132 miles
    Test number
    668261714823
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass49,951 miles (+3,913)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,951 miles
    Test number
    207889394242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,038 miles
    Test number
    659612616930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,020 miles (+393)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,020 miles
    Test number
    662745198130
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  12. Pass45,627 miles (+15,321)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    45,627 miles
    Test number
    444040173289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    30,306 miles
    Test number
    233328799518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,286 miles (+522)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,286 miles
    Test number
    548329365630
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass29,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,764 miles
    Test number
    664522946691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,764 miles (+2,651)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,764 miles
    Test number
    865122043906
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass27,113 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,113 miles
    Test number
    128207786717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,943 miles (+5,782)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,943 miles
    Test number
    817698278660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,161 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,161 miles
    Test number
    539265875141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 3mm

  20. Fail19,161 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,161 miles
    Test number
    706105075113
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 3mm

Questions about Y4 SWA

Does Y4 SWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 SWA is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 SWA?
The MOT on Y4 SWA is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 SWA done?
Y4 SWA was recorded at 71,634 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,729 miles a year.
Has Y4 SWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 SWA has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y4 SWA 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 SWA find?
Y4 SWA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper wishbone, and 2 more.

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