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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,246 cc

YAD 51MOT history

YAD 51 is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 15 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

YAD 51 blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,247 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YAD 51
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YAD 51 was last recorded at 118,247 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 1,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,730 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,517 miles
Average per year
5,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,247 miles
  • 2025 – 116,730 miles
  • 2024 – 114,518 miles
  • 2023 – 112,200 miles
  • 2022 – 107,995 miles
  • 2021 – 103,143 miles
  • 2020 – 102,043 miles
  • 2019 – 101,435 miles
  • 2018 – 98,527 miles
  • 2017 – 95,362 miles
  • 2016 – 92,993 miles
  • 2015 – 84,982 miles
  • 2014 – 74,897 miles
  • 2013 – 71,092 miles
  • 2012 – 71,083 miles
  • 2011 – 70,974 miles
  • 2010 – 57,524 miles
  • 2009 – 31,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,247 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,247 miles (+1,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,247 miles
    Test number
    140333915887
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass116,730 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,730 miles
    Test number
    190941644345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,518 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,518 miles
    Test number
    319902656225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,200 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,200 miles
    Test number
    349373045642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,995 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,995 miles
    Test number
    110457003586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,143 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,143 miles
    Test number
    858502662895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,043 miles (+608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,043 miles
    Test number
    656227394051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass101,435 miles (+2,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,435 miles
    Test number
    291203158139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,527 miles (+3,165)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,527 miles
    Test number
    934185673633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield is rattling

  10. Pass95,362 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,362 miles
    Test number
    380030112453
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  11. Fail95,359 miles (+2,366)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,359 miles
    Test number
    956256257106
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  12. Pass92,993 miles (+8,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,993 miles
    Test number
    121649510562
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres tread perished
    • AdvisoryEngine oil close to minimum
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass84,982 miles (+10,085)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,982 miles
    Test number
    146469815499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,897 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,897 miles
    Test number
    667553924090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,829 miles (+3,737)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,829 miles
    Test number
    168640424089
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  16. Pass71,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,092 miles
    Test number
    759014723040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail71,092 miles (+9)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,092 miles
    Test number
    246273223032
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass71,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,083 miles
    Test number
    449887232108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,083 miles (+109)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,083 miles
    Test number
    129645532133
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass70,974 miles (+13,450)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,974 miles
    Test number
    988993741204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake discs
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing slightly

  21. Pass57,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    233244500205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail57,524 miles (+25,921)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    842494700244
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass31,603 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,603 miles
    Test number
    434992459115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S rear tyre has chunk out of inner sidewall

Questions about YAD 51

What vehicle is registration YAD 51 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YAD 51 on a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 15 Jun 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YAD 51 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YAD 51 is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on YAD 51?
The MOT on YAD 51 is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YAD 51 done?
YAD 51 was recorded at 118,247 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 5,151 miles a year.
Has YAD 51 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YAD 51 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on YAD 51 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 YAD 51 find?
YAD 51 passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall.

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