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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

A12 JLTMOT history

A12 JLT is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 85,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

A12 JLT black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
85,536 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 JLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 JLT was last recorded at 85,536 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 1,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,888 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,648 miles
Average per year
3,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,536 miles
  • 2024 – 83,888 miles
  • 2023 – 83,123 miles
  • 2021 – 81,442 miles
  • 2020 – 78,841 miles
  • 2019 – 78,140 miles
  • 2018 – 76,936 miles
  • 2017 – 75,035 miles
  • 2016 – 73,666 miles
  • 2015 – 71,138 miles
  • 2014 – 65,540 miles
  • 2013 – 58,102 miles
  • 2012 – 50,826 miles
  • 2010 – 39,350 miles
  • 2009 – 31,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,536 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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,536 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,536 miles
    Test number
    252693711712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,888 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,888 miles
    Test number
    907946924105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,123 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,123 miles
    Test number
    917644040641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,442 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,442 miles
    Test number
    604680803539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,841 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,841 miles
    Test number
    622945063241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,140 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,140 miles
    Test number
    383168762156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,936 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,936 miles
    Test number
    487657516836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,035 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,035 miles
    Test number
    794033200602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryManufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
  9. Fail75,029 miles (+1,363)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,029 miles
    Test number
    951459746769
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryManufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
  10. Pass73,666 miles (+2,528)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,666 miles
    Test number
    202015401832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryManufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald and out of shape on inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass71,138 miles (+5,598)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,138 miles
    Test number
    716590915292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing out of shape
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn out of shape
  12. Pass65,540 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,540 miles
    Test number
    457060224248
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres out of shape on inner edges
  13. Fail65,540 miles (+7,438)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,540 miles
    Test number
    525809414213
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres out of shape on inner edges
  14. Pass58,102 miles (+7,276)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,102 miles
    Test number
    138143493415
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  15. Pass50,826 miles (+11,476)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,826 miles
    Test number
    187960692440
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass39,350 miles (+7,677)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,350 miles
    Test number
    964381370294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,673 miles
    Test number
    251034679283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 JLT

Does A12 JLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 JLT expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 JLT?
The MOT on A12 JLT expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 JLT done?
A12 JLT was recorded at 85,536 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 3,391 miles a year.
Has A12 JLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 JLT has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on A12 JLT 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 A12 JLT find?
A12 JLT passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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