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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

Y5 DAEMOT history

Y5 DAE is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 14 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 50,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

Y5 DAE black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
50,343 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 DAE
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 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 DAE was last recorded at 50,343 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 4,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,311 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,032 miles
Average per year
1,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,343 miles
  • 2024 – 46,311 miles
  • 2023 – 43,470 miles
  • 2022 – 41,802 miles
  • 2021 – 40,907 miles
  • 2020 – 38,675 miles
  • 2019 – 37,293 miles
  • 2018 – 36,067 miles
  • 2017 – 35,316 miles
  • 2016 – 34,287 miles
  • 2015 – 32,495 miles
  • 2014 – 31,744 miles
  • 2013 – 30,809 miles
  • 2012 – 29,209 miles
  • 2011 – 27,790 miles
  • 2010 – 24,231 miles
  • 2009 – 18,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,343 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side (5.2.3 (d) (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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    50,343 miles
    Test number
    499117722675
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail50,340 miles (+4,029)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,340 miles
    Test number
    576608970660
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass46,311 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    46,311 miles
    Test number
    902715991081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,470 miles (+1,668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    43,470 miles
    Test number
    267697323290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

  5. Pass41,802 miles (+895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    41,802 miles
    Test number
    659196029047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass40,907 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    40,907 miles
    Test number
    104087643168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail40,905 miles (+2,230)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,905 miles
    Test number
    658851697269
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass38,675 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    38,675 miles
    Test number
    554285882304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,293 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,293 miles
    Test number
    658535644886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,273 miles (+1,206)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,273 miles
    Test number
    517503666090
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass36,067 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,067 miles
    Test number
    805606576649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,049 miles (+733)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,049 miles
    Test number
    198797899564
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass35,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,316 miles
    Test number
    190141534653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,315 miles (+1,028)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,315 miles
    Test number
    113337994095
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass34,287 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,287 miles
    Test number
    645965635555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,495 miles
    Test number
    228548115493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,495 miles (+751)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,495 miles
    Test number
    269308315452
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass31,744 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,744 miles
    Test number
    329249934382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail31,744 miles (+935)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,744 miles
    Test number
    519539734387
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass30,809 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,809 miles
    Test number
    449486343391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail30,807 miles (+1,598)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,807 miles
    Test number
    479455643456
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass29,209 miles (+1,419)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,209 miles
    Test number
    807847642392
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  23. Fail27,790 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,790 miles
    Test number
    115551241362
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass27,790 miles (+3,559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,790 miles
    Test number
    496511541451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass24,231 miles (+5,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,231 miles
    Test number
    584561840377
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are wearing on the edges.

  26. Pass18,885 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,885 miles
    Test number
    343292549377
    • NoteOsf/osr tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Questions about Y5 DAE

Does Y5 DAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y5 DAE expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y5 DAE?
The MOT on Y5 DAE expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y5 DAE done?
Y5 DAE was recorded at 50,343 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 1,987 miles a year.
Has Y5 DAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 DAE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 DAE 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 Y5 DAE find?
Y5 DAE passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side.

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