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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L15 SFGMOT history

L15 SFG is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

L15 SFG black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,305 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 SFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 SFG was last recorded at 140,305 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2018: 12,657 miles, lower than 126,528 miles on 3 Nov 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,085 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
220 miles
Average per year
6,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,305 miles
  • 2025 – 140,085 miles
  • 2024 – 139,730 miles
  • 2023 – 139,232 miles
  • 2022 – 138,448 miles
  • 2021 – 137,521 miles
  • 2019 – 133,040 miles
  • 2018 – 12,657 miles
  • 2017 – 124,605 miles
  • 2016 – 122,001 miles
  • 2015 – 116,910 miles
  • 2014 – 107,910 miles
  • 2013 – 94,054 miles
  • 2012 – 79,185 miles
  • 2011 – 70,432 miles
  • 2010 – 53,756 miles
  • 2009 – 43,717 miles
  • 2008 – 26,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,305 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also partially covered by undertray (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Random corrosion too underside including suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,305 miles (+220)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,305 miles
    Test number
    552601533611
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also partially covered by undertray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,085 miles
    Test number
    455190136626
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRandom corrosion too underside including suspension components

  3. Fail140,085 miles (+355)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,085 miles
    Test number
    525255856250
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRandom corrosion too underside including suspension components

  4. Pass139,730 miles (+498)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,730 miles
    Test number
    509406235686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate has some insecurity

  5. Pass139,232 miles (+784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,232 miles
    Test number
    200738102045
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRandom corrosion to underside including suspension components
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass138,448 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    138,448 miles
    Test number
    528359666004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake wear indicator not connected

  7. Fail138,448 miles (+65)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,448 miles
    Test number
    846161816313
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake wear indicator not connected

  8. Fail138,383 miles (+862)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,383 miles
    Test number
    755694832456
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear puncture repair on shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  9. Pass137,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,521 miles
    Test number
    604845445121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail137,520 miles (+4,480)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,520 miles
    Test number
    751116663477
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding Caliper Binding on Rollers and Jack. (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Anit Roll Bar Link Arm Play (lower) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  11. Pass133,040 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,040 miles
    Test number
    643134584499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,004 miles (+120,347)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,004 miles
    Test number
    262770647724
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  13. Pass12,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    12,657 miles
    Test number
    344225930011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail12,657 miles (-113,871)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,657 miles
    Test number
    375018080394
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Fail126,528 miles (+1,923)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,528 miles
    Test number
    551622808339
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass124,605 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,605 miles
    Test number
    882705763084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,001 miles
    Test number
    760403034254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail122,001 miles (+5,091)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,001 miles
    Test number
    268101620712
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass116,910 miles (+9,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,910 miles
    Test number
    586003285111
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass107,910 miles (+13,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,910 miles
    Test number
    525949194105
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass94,054 miles (+14,869)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,054 miles
    Test number
    859563103200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    798593812220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,185 miles (+8,753)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    376403712252
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass70,432 miles (+16,676)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,432 miles
    Test number
    595467881218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,756 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,756 miles
    Test number
    232365800322
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass53,756 miles (+10,039)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,756 miles
    Test number
    403415300422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,717 miles (+17,304)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,717 miles
    Test number
    981002379137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass26,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,413 miles
    Test number
    842849788105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L15 SFG

Does L15 SFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 SFG is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 SFG?
The MOT on L15 SFG is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 SFG done?
L15 SFG was recorded at 140,305 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 6,304 miles a year.
Has L15 SFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 SFG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 SFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L15 SFG find?
L15 SFG passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end corroded, and 4 more.

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