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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

A12 LSFMOT history

A12 LSF is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,603 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LSF was last recorded at 122,603 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,600 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,603 miles
  • 2025 – 120,168 miles
  • 2024 – 118,417 miles
  • 2023 – 115,809 miles
  • 2021 – 110,368 miles
  • 2020 – 103,091 miles
  • 2019 – 93,056 miles
  • 2018 – 88,779 miles
  • 2017 – 83,694 miles
  • 2016 – 80,329 miles
  • 2015 – 78,471 miles
  • 2014 – 76,417 miles
  • 2013 – 72,878 miles
  • 2012 – 71,017 miles
  • 2011 – 70,061 miles
  • 2010 – 59,820 miles
  • 2009 – 46,308 miles
  • 2008 – 33,095 miles
  • 2007 – 30,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,603 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush, slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush, significantly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,603 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,603 miles
    Test number
    429721194603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,600 miles (+2,432)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,600 miles
    Test number
    947478668661
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass120,168 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,168 miles
    Test number
    535324100250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush, slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush, significantly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,154 miles (+1,737)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,154 miles
    Test number
    183121700085
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush, slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush, significantly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,417 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,417 miles
    Test number
    728344468833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,809 miles (+5,441)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,809 miles
    Test number
    786568161822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,368 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,368 miles
    Test number
    735010663126
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail110,368 miles (+7,277)2 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,368 miles
    Test number
    279931895562
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass103,091 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,091 miles
    Test number
    477911469772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,019 miles (+9,963)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,019 miles
    Test number
    924806924604
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass93,056 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,056 miles
    Test number
    797120145460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,779 miles (+5,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,779 miles
    Test number
    797625317331
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded slightly

  13. Pass83,694 miles (+3,365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,694 miles
    Test number
    168182918923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  14. Pass80,329 miles (+1,858)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,329 miles
    Test number
    854193168931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre cracking in the tread and damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOsf and osr tyres cracking in the tread

  15. Pass78,471 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,471 miles
    Test number
    956653465160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,417 miles (+3,539)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,417 miles
    Test number
    297493864127
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass72,878 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,878 miles
    Test number
    578504963104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteService lamp on - overdue

  18. Fail72,877 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,877 miles
    Test number
    817984563171
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteService lamp on - overdue

  19. Fail72,877 miles (+1,860)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,877 miles
    Test number
    836724363125
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc badly worn/corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc worn/corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake disc worn/corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc worn/corroded

  20. Pass71,017 miles (+956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,017 miles
    Test number
    245464462164
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass70,061 miles (+10,241)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    446394501363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,820 miles
    Test number
    524110700350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,785 miles (+13,477)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,785 miles
    Test number
    431390900313
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  24. Pass46,308 miles (+13,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,308 miles
    Test number
    120367399213
    • NoteNo plate space

  25. Pass33,095 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,095 miles
    Test number
    501830478134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,241 miles
    Test number
    323333097117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 LSF

Does A12 LSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LSF is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 LSF?
The MOT on A12 LSF is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 LSF done?
A12 LSF was recorded at 122,603 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
Has A12 LSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LSF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on A12 LSF 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 LSF find?
A12 LSF passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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