BMW Z4
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc
Y8 LOVMOT history
Y8 LOV is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,562 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 106,562 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,033 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 LOV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z4
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 LOV was last recorded at 106,562 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,108 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,454 miles
- Average per year
- 4,033 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,562 miles
- 2025 – 103,108 miles
- 2022 – 102,757 miles
- 2021 – 97,219 miles
- 2020 – 92,762 miles
- 2019 – 81,618 miles
- 2018 – 78,164 miles
- 2017 – 74,662 miles
- 2016 – 73,312 miles
- 2015 – 71,318 miles
- 2014 – 68,921 miles
- 2013 – 67,739 miles
- 2012 – 66,256 miles
- 2011 – 62,381 miles
- 2010 – 56,912 miles
- 2009 – 44,367 miles
- 2008 – 34,555 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,562 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Exhaust mounting defective back box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,562 miles (+3,454)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 106,562 miles
- Test number
- 835498206023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass103,108 miles (+351)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 103,108 miles
- Test number
- 532779279168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,757 miles (+5,538)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 102,757 miles
- Test number
- 329544683631
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,219 miles (+4,457)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 97,219 miles
- Test number
- 950797867161
- AdvisoryFront Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake imbalanced requirements only just met.
Pass92,762 miles (+11,144)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 92,762 miles
- Test number
- 432647892135
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,618 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 81,618 miles
- Test number
- 721964278561
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail81,609 miles (+3,445)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,609 miles
- Test number
- 362693011771
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass78,164 miles (+48)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 78,164 miles
- Test number
- 506855001691
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail78,116 miles (+3,454)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,116 miles
- Test number
- 633043009426
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,662 miles (+1,350)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 74,662 miles
- Test number
- 924828236394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 73,312 miles
- Test number
- 354564222391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,312 miles (+1,994)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,312 miles
- Test number
- 645436751849
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass71,318 miles (+2,397)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 71,318 miles
- Test number
- 748717775032
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- NoteGearbox oil leak
Pass68,921 miles (+1,182)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 68,921 miles
- Test number
- 737026784075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,739 miles (+1,483)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 67,739 miles
- Test number
- 389630743193
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteE.C.U light on
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteTyre pressure monitoring system light on dash (low tyre pressures)
Pass66,256 miles (+3,875)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2013
- Odometer
- 66,256 miles
- Test number
- 539769332111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass62,381 miles (+5,469)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2012
- Odometer
- 62,381 miles
- Test number
- 945613821140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,912 miles (+12,545)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 56,912 miles
- Test number
- 902473790061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 44,367 miles
- Test number
- 552264719164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,367 miles (+9,812)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,367 miles
- Test number
- 780014619127
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass34,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 34,555 miles
- Test number
- 580569918157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 LOV
- Does Y8 LOV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 LOV is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 LOV?
- The MOT on Y8 LOV is valid until 30 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 LOV done?
- Y8 LOV was recorded at 106,562 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,033 miles a year.
- Has Y8 LOV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 LOV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y8 LOV 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 LOV find?
- Y8 LOV passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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