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BMW Z4

Yellow · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

Y9 ELOMOT history

Y9 ELO is a yellow petrol BMW Z4 first used on 28 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

Y9 ELO yellow BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,806 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 ELO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 ELO was last recorded at 129,806 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 5,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,214 miles · 22 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
5,592 miles
Average per year
5,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,806 miles
  • 2022 – 124,214 miles
  • 2020 – 115,290 miles
  • 2018 – 109,930 miles
  • 2017 – 96,367 miles
  • 2016 – 94,158 miles
  • 2015 – 87,682 miles
  • 2014 – 81,565 miles
  • 2012 – 64,816 miles
  • 2011 – 54,790 miles
  • 2010 – 46,636 miles
  • 2009 – 37,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,806 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,806 miles (+5,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,806 miles
    Test number
    353391517719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,214 miles (+8,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,214 miles
    Test number
    959507744668
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocket cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,290 miles (+5,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    115,290 miles
    Test number
    865225694742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts out of shape and wearing inner edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,930 miles (+13,563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    109,930 miles
    Test number
    726344745590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut brace mounting weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut brace mounting cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass96,367 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,367 miles
    Test number
    511634160346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,158 miles
    Test number
    154060656399
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  7. Fail94,158 miles (+6,476)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,158 miles
    Test number
    620033696559
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  8. Pass87,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,682 miles
    Test number
    725520522118
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail87,682 miles (+6,117)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,682 miles
    Test number
    496499830224
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass81,565 miles (+818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,565 miles
    Test number
    425551614465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail80,747 miles (+15,931)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,747 miles
    Test number
    549510894292
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Pass64,816 miles (+10,026)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,816 miles
    Test number
    908429592260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,790 miles (+8,154)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,790 miles
    Test number
    208235891211
    • NoteRear discs corroded and worn
    • NoteRear pads low

  14. Pass46,636 miles (+42)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,636 miles
    Test number
    350228500355
    • NoteRear pads low advise replace
    • NoteSligth play in both lower ball joints

  15. Fail46,594 miles (+9,569)1 dangerous5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,594 miles
    Test number
    124763500329
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront pads worn
    • NoteNear side rear tyre 2mm
    • NoteOff side rear tyre 3mm
    • NoteRear pads low advise replace
    • NoteSligth play in both lower ball joints

  16. Pass37,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,025 miles
    Test number
    113846799277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y9 ELO

Does Y9 ELO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 ELO is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y9 ELO?
The MOT on Y9 ELO is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 ELO done?
Y9 ELO was recorded at 129,806 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,757 miles a year.
Has Y9 ELO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 ELO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on Y9 ELO 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 Y9 ELO find?
Y9 ELO passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear coil spring corroded both.

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