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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

Y8 ESRMOT history

Y8 ESR is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
66,498 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 ESR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 ESR was last recorded at 66,498 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,791 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,707 miles
Average per year
2,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,498 miles
  • 2025 – 64,791 miles
  • 2024 – 63,787 miles
  • 2023 – 62,796 miles
  • 2022 – 61,930 miles
  • 2021 – 60,489 miles
  • 2020 – 58,460 miles
  • 2019 – 54,489 miles
  • 2015 – 53,122 miles
  • 2014 – 47,132 miles
  • 2013 – 39,108 miles
  • 2012 – 30,444 miles
  • 2011 – 30,373 miles
  • 2009 – 28,828 miles
  • 2008 – 28,112 miles
  • 2006 – 21,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,498 miles
  • 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))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,498 miles (+1,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    66,498 miles
    Test number
    656286350706
    • 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))

  2. Pass64,791 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,791 miles
    Test number
    815522283251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,790 miles (+1,003)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,790 miles
    Test number
    443124580249
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass63,787 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,787 miles
    Test number
    386949090187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,796 miles
    Test number
    587209785810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,796 miles (+866)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,796 miles
    Test number
    586135431642
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,930 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,930 miles
    Test number
    854223700315
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail61,927 miles (+1,438)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,927 miles
    Test number
    213480193074
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass60,489 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,489 miles
    Test number
    507262289353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,482 miles (+2,022)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,482 miles
    Test number
    902153834951
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass58,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,460 miles
    Test number
    227814449359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,460 miles (+3,971)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,460 miles
    Test number
    726355312659
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass54,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    376567638771
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail54,489 miles (+1,367)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    512903006886
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass53,122 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    586752146327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre has slight damage in the tread
    • AdvisorySlight play in os steering rack end
    • AdvisoryUneven wear to both front tyres

  16. Fail53,122 miles (+5,990)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    205519972459
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre has slight damage in the tread
    • AdvisorySlight play in os steering rack end
    • AdvisoryUneven wear to both front tyres

  17. Pass47,132 miles (+8,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,132 miles
    Test number
    949871654252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,108 miles (+8,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,108 miles
    Test number
    135298343200
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass30,444 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,444 miles
    Test number
    415928042269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,373 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,373 miles
    Test number
    149929531182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,828 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,828 miles
    Test number
    564520229007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,112 miles (+6,501)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,112 miles
    Test number
    603260018273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,611 miles
    Test number
    501166406289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 ESR

Does Y8 ESR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 ESR is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 ESR?
The MOT on Y8 ESR is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 ESR done?
Y8 ESR was recorded at 66,498 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,222 miles a year.
Has Y8 ESR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 ESR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 ESR 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 Y8 ESR find?
Y8 ESR passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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