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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

L111 PWMMOT history

L111 PWM is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,080 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 PWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 PWM was last recorded at 118,080 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,873 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,207 miles
Average per year
4,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,080 miles
  • 2025 – 115,873 miles
  • 2024 – 114,635 miles
  • 2023 – 113,819 miles
  • 2020 – 113,818 miles
  • 2019 – 110,359 miles
  • 2018 – 105,714 miles
  • 2017 – 102,366 miles
  • 2016 – 96,367 miles
  • 2015 – 93,607 miles
  • 2014 – 89,295 miles
  • 2013 – 82,587 miles
  • 2012 – 80,218 miles
  • 2011 – 78,003 miles
  • 2010 – 74,040 miles
  • 2009 – 63,137 miles
  • 2008 – 51,827 miles
  • 2006 – 39,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,080 miles (+2,207)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,080 miles
    Test number
    297853230805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,873 miles (+1,238)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,873 miles
    Test number
    894536346521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,635 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    114,635 miles
    Test number
    853029368042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail114,633 miles (+814)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,633 miles
    Test number
    798000470780
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass113,819 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,819 miles
    Test number
    810503312308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail113,818 miles11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,818 miles
    Test number
    726033807000
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail113,818 miles (+3,459)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,818 miles
    Test number
    667048125504
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,359 miles (+4,645)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,359 miles
    Test number
    497480217769
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass105,714 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,714 miles
    Test number
    480531178379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,366 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,366 miles
    Test number
    650059356997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,326 miles (+5,959)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,326 miles
    Test number
    714939638097
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass96,367 miles (+2,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,367 miles
    Test number
    428603065185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass93,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,607 miles
    Test number
    740697261376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,607 miles (+4,312)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,607 miles
    Test number
    717365718146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass89,295 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,295 miles
    Test number
    229461964111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,587 miles
    Test number
    237821773459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,587 miles (+485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,587 miles
    Test number
    285200173163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass82,102 miles (+1,884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,102 miles
    Test number
    267443153010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass80,218 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    80,218 miles
    Test number
    587234422038
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail80,203 miles (+2,200)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,203 miles
    Test number
    216369412017
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass78,003 miles (+3,963)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,003 miles
    Test number
    149528901483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass74,040 miles (+10,903)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    74,040 miles
    Test number
    660524700059
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread getting low

  23. Pass63,137 miles (+11,310)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    463014819017
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge & getting low on tread

  24. Pass51,827 miles (+12,345)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,827 miles
    Test number
    790523908072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,482 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,482 miles
    Test number
    502812156365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,431 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,431 miles
    Test number
    363840356358
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L111 PWM

Does L111 PWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 PWM is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 PWM?
The MOT on L111 PWM is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 PWM done?
L111 PWM was recorded at 118,080 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,065 miles a year.
Has L111 PWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 PWM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L111 PWM 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 L111 PWM find?
L111 PWM passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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