BMW Z4
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc
C8 LJUMOT history
C8 LJU is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,092 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 166,092 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,549 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 LJU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z4
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 LJU was last recorded at 166,092 miles on 8 May 2026, 1,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 164,459 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,633 miles
- Average per year
- 6,549 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,092 miles
- 2025 – 164,459 miles
- 2023 – 160,988 miles
- 2022 – 150,738 miles
- 2021 – 140,727 miles
- 2019 – 123,829 miles
- 2018 – 117,393 miles
- 2017 – 110,649 miles
- 2016 – 103,408 miles
- 2015 – 95,847 miles
- 2014 – 87,174 miles
- 2013 – 85,584 miles
- 2012 – 82,766 miles
- 2011 – 80,198 miles
- 2010 – 77,230 miles
- 2009 – 73,726 miles
- 2008 – 61,479 miles
- 2007 – 42,201 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,092 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,092 miles (+1,633)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 166,092 miles
- Test number
- 197124093031
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,459 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 164,459 miles
- Test number
- 437609003840
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail164,459 miles (+3,471)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,459 miles
- Test number
- 841648350629
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass160,988 miles (+103)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 160,988 miles
- Test number
- 957541404669
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail160,885 miles (+10,147)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,885 miles
- Test number
- 681870249265
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,738 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 150,738 miles
- Test number
- 767987593751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,737 miles (+10,010)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,737 miles
- Test number
- 383093427391
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass140,727 miles (+16,898)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 140,727 miles
- Test number
- 727010980514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,829 miles (+57)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 123,829 miles
- Test number
- 274371538529
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail123,772 miles (+6,379)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,772 miles
- Test number
- 883309203499
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass117,393 miles (+6,744)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 117,393 miles
- Test number
- 315638424534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,649 miles (+7,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 110,649 miles
- Test number
- 811692864689
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass103,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 103,408 miles
- Test number
- 329033724629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,408 miles (+7,561)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,408 miles
- Test number
- 967385804031
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass95,847 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 95,847 miles
- Test number
- 286147585062
- 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)
Fail95,874 miles (+8,700)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,874 miles
- Test number
- 388547785034
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
Pass87,174 miles (+1,590)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 87,174 miles
- Test number
- 876347594012
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,584 miles (+2,818)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 85,584 miles
- Test number
- 117493103238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,766 miles (+2,568)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 82,766 miles
- Test number
- 959637462155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,198 miles (+2,968)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 80,198 miles
- Test number
- 575364671105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,230 miles (+3,504)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 77,230 miles
- Test number
- 872631890172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,726 miles (+12,247)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 73,726 miles
- Test number
- 362244499160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,479 miles (+19,278)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 61,479 miles
- Test number
- 350062398125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,201 miles (+233)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2008
- Odometer
- 42,201 miles
- Test number
- 701261857153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,968 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,968 miles
- Test number
- 231045447118
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about C8 LJU
- Does C8 LJU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LJU is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 LJU?
- The MOT on C8 LJU is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 LJU done?
- C8 LJU was recorded at 166,092 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 6,549 miles a year.
- Has C8 LJU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 LJU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on C8 LJU 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 C8 LJU find?
- C8 LJU passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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