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BMW Z4

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,997 cc

L13 NDTMOT history

L13 NDT is a white petrol BMW Z4 first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

L13 NDT white BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,958 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 NDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 NDT was last recorded at 85,958 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,031 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1,927 miles
Average per year
5,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,958 miles
  • 2025 – 81,404 miles
  • 2024 – 78,080 miles
  • 2023 – 74,732 miles
  • 2022 – 69,469 miles
  • 2021 – 65,867 miles
  • 2020 – 61,222 miles
  • 2019 – 54,507 miles
  • 2018 – 47,537 miles
  • 2017 – 40,471 miles
  • 2016 – 36,248 miles
  • 2015 – 28,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,958 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded but not weakened

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,958 miles (+1,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,958 miles
    Test number
    740059917439
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded but not weakened
  2. Pass84,031 miles (+2,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,031 miles
    Test number
    106236990297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass81,404 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    81,404 miles
    Test number
    666101428699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( BIG BUSH ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( BIG BUSH ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail81,404 miles (+3,324)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,404 miles
    Test number
    690072283654
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ( BOTH ON FRONTS ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( BIG BUSH ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( BIG BUSH ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass78,080 miles (+3,348)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,080 miles
    Test number
    697775959280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass74,732 miles (+5,263)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    74,732 miles
    Test number
    405219574689
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn heavily on inside (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass69,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,469 miles
    Test number
    290713288239
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Fail69,469 miles (+3,602)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,469 miles
    Test number
    117963222308
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn of front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Pass65,867 miles (+4,645)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    65,867 miles
    Test number
    455302360855
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass61,222 miles (+6,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,222 miles
    Test number
    103306617977
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass54,507 miles (+6,970)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,507 miles
    Test number
    137221977135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,537 miles
    Test number
    435580928086
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Fail47,537 miles (+7,066)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,537 miles
    Test number
    657267599503
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass40,471 miles (+4,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,471 miles
    Test number
    288441854190
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass36,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,248 miles
    Test number
    842337878226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,248 miles (+249)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,248 miles
    Test number
    371475807046
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/30/19 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light
  17. Fail35,999 miles (+7,568)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,999 miles
    Test number
    175450276849
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked and perished
  18. Pass28,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,431 miles
    Test number
    696186485067
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L13 NDT

Does L13 NDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 NDT is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 NDT?
The MOT on L13 NDT is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 NDT done?
L13 NDT was recorded at 85,958 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 5,079 miles a year.
Has L13 NDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 NDT has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 NDT 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 L13 NDT find?
L13 NDT passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs; rear subframe and suspension components corroded but not weakened.

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