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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

L16 RMRMOT history

L16 RMR is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 107,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
107,136 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 RMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 RMR was last recorded at 107,136 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 3,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,691 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,445 miles
Average per year
5,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,136 miles
  • 2025 – 103,691 miles
  • 2024 – 99,593 miles
  • 2023 – 97,630 miles
  • 2022 – 96,836 miles
  • 2021 – 93,753 miles
  • 2020 – 90,141 miles
  • 2019 – 89,279 miles
  • 2018 – 85,768 miles
  • 2017 – 83,574 miles
  • 2016 – 81,207 miles
  • 2015 – 77,201 miles
  • 2014 – 71,114 miles
  • 2013 – 68,987 miles
  • 2012 – 59,752 miles
  • 2011 – 50,252 miles
  • 2010 – 33,824 miles
  • 2009 – 21,047 miles
  • 2008 – 12,900 miles
  • 2007 – 10,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,136 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Tyre pressure monitor light on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,136 miles (+3,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    107,136 miles
    Test number
    338421301520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass103,691 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,691 miles
    Test number
    742211396119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail103,690 miles (+4,097)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,690 miles
    Test number
    614462646959
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass99,593 miles (+1,963)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,593 miles
    Test number
    891177410897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass97,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,630 miles
    Test number
    187740140769
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv slight cracking to offside rear tyre............ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail97,630 miles (+794)3 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,630 miles
    Test number
    877138915090
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Nearside central brake line burst and leaking fluid badly............... (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured Offside front upper strut mounting badly split............. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Aim very high............ (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv slight cracking to offside rear tyre............ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv both rear brake discs getting worn and poor condition............. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,836 miles3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,836 miles
    Test number
    130908073827
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,836 miles (+3,083)1 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,836 miles
    Test number
    348300646158
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS fault indicated

  9. Pass93,753 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,753 miles
    Test number
    770939920127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail93,753 miles (+3,612)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,753 miles
    Test number
    424618288263
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on

  11. Pass90,141 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,141 miles
    Test number
    191552730452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail90,141 miles (+862)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,141 miles
    Test number
    395820837470
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdv tyre pressure monitor light on

  13. Pass89,279 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,279 miles
    Test number
    561383408387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,205 miles (+3,437)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,205 miles
    Test number
    699855788902
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor light on

  15. Pass85,768 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,768 miles
    Test number
    726363744840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor light on

  16. Fail85,735 miles (+2,161)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,735 miles
    Test number
    482212572322
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor light on

  17. Pass83,574 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,574 miles
    Test number
    627143248212
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor light on

  18. Fail83,574 miles (+2,367)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,574 miles
    Test number
    649588306933
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low only just in limits will not adjust any more (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor light on

  19. Pass81,207 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,207 miles
    Test number
    852029825258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,201 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,201 miles
    Test number
    299320637517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,114 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,114 miles
    Test number
    799772244214
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Fail71,113 miles (+2,126)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,113 miles
    Test number
    316200444215
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Pass68,987 miles (+9,235)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,987 miles
    Test number
    996178703389
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer sills
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  24. Pass59,752 miles (+9,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,752 miles
    Test number
    439798092232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass50,252 miles (+16,428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,252 miles
    Test number
    717338401381
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer sills

  26. Pass33,824 miles (+12,777)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,824 miles
    Test number
    820078080296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight 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)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer sills

  27. Fail21,047 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,047 miles
    Test number
    442597089253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inside edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

  28. Pass21,047 miles (+8,147)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,047 miles
    Test number
    500147189218
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inside edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

  29. Pass12,900 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,900 miles
    Test number
    660784898202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass10,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,433 miles
    Test number
    322867897479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 RMR

Does L16 RMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 RMR is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 RMR?
The MOT on L16 RMR is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 RMR done?
L16 RMR was recorded at 107,136 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 5,181 miles a year.
Has L16 RMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 RMR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 RMR 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 L16 RMR find?
L16 RMR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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