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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

Y6 RYXMOT history

Y6 RYX is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 22 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

Y6 RYX blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,598 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 RYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 RYX was last recorded at 93,598 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2010: 29,348 miles, lower than 29,438 miles on 26 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,057 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,541 miles
Average per year
4,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,598 miles
  • 2024 – 91,057 miles
  • 2023 – 88,312 miles
  • 2022 – 87,377 miles
  • 2021 – 85,826 miles
  • 2020 – 81,970 miles
  • 2019 – 81,441 miles
  • 2018 – 79,540 miles
  • 2017 – 77,625 miles
  • 2016 – 75,026 miles
  • 2015 – 63,875 miles
  • 2014 – 52,640 miles
  • 2013 – 49,811 miles
  • 2012 – 43,792 miles
  • 2011 – 37,072 miles
  • 2010 – 29,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,598 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,598 miles
    Test number
    653348775301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,598 miles (+2,541)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,598 miles
    Test number
    995535460460
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,057 miles
    Test number
    229039815597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,057 miles (+2,745)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,057 miles
    Test number
    866332260574
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,312 miles (+935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,312 miles
    Test number
    564209943772
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass87,377 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,377 miles
    Test number
    119000567948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,826 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,826 miles
    Test number
    589212157136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,970 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,970 miles
    Test number
    429942425676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,441 miles (+1,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,441 miles
    Test number
    414974090570
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to deteriorate in tread edges
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and outer sill covers fitted

  10. Pass79,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    194398520436
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail79,540 miles (+1,915)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    895270195750
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass77,625 miles (+2,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,625 miles
    Test number
    509599429390
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe above axle slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass75,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,026 miles
    Test number
    927127010252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,026 miles (+11,151)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,026 miles
    Test number
    968757924285
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement break reaction (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass63,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,875 miles
    Test number
    156629915190
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail63,875 miles (+11,235)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,875 miles
    Test number
    809289115162
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass52,640 miles (+2,829)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,640 miles
    Test number
    547235804125
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass49,811 miles (+6,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,811 miles
    Test number
    629195313139
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass43,792 miles (+6,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,792 miles
    Test number
    597566112123
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass37,072 miles (+7,724)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,072 miles
    Test number
    557026511192
    • NoteFront pads approx 4.5mm
    • NoteRear pads approx 3.5mm

  21. Pass29,348 miles (-90)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,348 miles
    Test number
    751157610148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,438 miles (+244)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,438 miles
    Test number
    734886510187
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass29,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,194 miles
    Test number
    373122780045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail29,194 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,194 miles
    Test number
    804062480099
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y6 RYX

Does Y6 RYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 RYX is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y6 RYX?
The MOT on Y6 RYX is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 RYX done?
Y6 RYX was recorded at 93,598 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,121 miles a year.
Has Y6 RYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 RYX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y6 RYX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y6 RYX find?
Y6 RYX passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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