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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 2,497 cc

Y8 JDBMOT history

Y8 JDB is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 29 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 199,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

Y8 JDB black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
199,777 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 JDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 JDB was last recorded at 199,777 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 4,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2020: 173,185 miles, lower than 515,664 miles on 6 Apr 2019.

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
195,094 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,683 miles
Average per year
12,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,777 miles
  • 2025 – 195,094 miles
  • 2024 – 194,984 miles
  • 2023 – 191,475 miles
  • 2022 – 181,310 miles
  • 2021 – 174,598 miles
  • 2020 – 173,185 miles
  • 2019 – 515,664 miles
  • 2018 – 142,778 miles
  • 2017 – 127,883 miles
  • 2016 – 103,169 miles
  • 2015 – 80,604 miles
  • 2014 – 57,721 miles
  • 2013 – 37,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,777 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,777 miles (+4,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    199,777 miles
    Test number
    731952521254
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass195,094 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    195,094 miles
    Test number
    504871917020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass194,984 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    194,984 miles
    Test number
    232724331960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass191,475 miles (+10,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    191,475 miles
    Test number
    622983513568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear registration plate lamp dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass181,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    181,310 miles
    Test number
    377757589332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail181,310 miles (+6,712)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,310 miles
    Test number
    274548994400
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass174,598 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    174,598 miles
    Test number
    796138030122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail174,595 miles (+1,410)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,595 miles
    Test number
    629905913778
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  9. Pass173,185 miles (-342,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    173,185 miles
    Test number
    884955728525
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass515,664 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    515,664 miles
    Test number
    430974723667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail154,876 miles (+12,098)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,876 miles
    Test number
    703474053926
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass142,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,778 miles
    Test number
    425943091326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Fail142,778 miles (+14,895)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,778 miles
    Test number
    690755332729
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass127,883 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,883 miles
    Test number
    927444062897
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on the outside edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryElectronic park brake fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brake pipes due to their location

  15. Fail127,882 miles (+24,713)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,882 miles
    Test number
    123966693261
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on the outside edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryElectronic park brake fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brake pipes due to their location

  16. Pass103,169 miles (+22,565)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,169 miles
    Test number
    505036389964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,604 miles (+353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,604 miles
    Test number
    539425715148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail80,251 miles (+22,530)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,251 miles
    Test number
    777468305120
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass57,721 miles (+20,312)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,721 miles
    Test number
    226054304495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,409 miles
    Test number
    337483013176
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about Y8 JDB

Does Y8 JDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 JDB is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 JDB?
The MOT on Y8 JDB is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 JDB done?
Y8 JDB was recorded at 199,777 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 12,586 miles a year.
Has Y8 JDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 JDB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y8 JDB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 JDB find?
Y8 JDB passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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