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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

Y8 RDFMOT history

Y8 RDF is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

Y8 RDF blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,000 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 RDF
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
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 RDF was last recorded at 75,000 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,727 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,273 miles
Average per year
3,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,000 miles
  • 2025 – 72,727 miles
  • 2024 – 67,760 miles
  • 2023 – 66,878 miles
  • 2022 – 66,447 miles
  • 2020 – 65,767 miles
  • 2019 – 63,539 miles
  • 2018 – 61,477 miles
  • 2017 – 58,637 miles
  • 2016 – 56,250 miles
  • 2015 – 53,441 miles
  • 2014 – 45,939 miles
  • 2013 – 37,309 miles
  • 2012 – 31,811 miles
  • 2011 – 29,022 miles
  • 2010 – 25,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,000 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,000 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    824605859418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,727 miles (+4,967)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,727 miles
    Test number
    714510365099
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level brake light only 70% working. (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass67,760 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,760 miles
    Test number
    938512232384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,878 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,878 miles
    Test number
    813706808034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,877 miles (+430)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,877 miles
    Test number
    175078254232
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Outer pad has become delaminated from the backing plate (1.1.13 (c))
  6. Pass66,447 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,447 miles
    Test number
    225487865133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,767 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,767 miles
    Test number
    939809209896
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail65,766 miles (+2,227)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    536710512284
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass63,539 miles (+2,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,539 miles
    Test number
    185306595729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2 mm close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2 mm close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge and tread perished (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass61,477 miles (+2,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,477 miles
    Test number
    580791137223
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm Both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
  11. Pass58,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,637 miles
    Test number
    815217115340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,637 miles (+2,387)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,637 miles
    Test number
    877171828120
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass56,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    368104246101
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail56,250 miles (+2,809)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    171162957801
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass53,441 miles (+7,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,441 miles
    Test number
    796285445084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  16. Pass45,939 miles (+8,630)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,939 miles
    Test number
    236115344027
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass37,309 miles (+5,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    37,309 miles
    Test number
    158521353098
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass31,811 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,811 miles
    Test number
    527809652086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,022 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,022 miles
    Test number
    639135971022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,345 miles
    Test number
    152902580079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 RDF

Does Y8 RDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 RDF is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 RDF?
The MOT on Y8 RDF 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 RDF done?
Y8 RDF was recorded at 75,000 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,099 miles a year.
Has Y8 RDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 RDF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y8 RDF 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 RDF find?
Y8 RDF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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