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BMW Z4

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L18 CGWMOT history

L18 CGW is a red petrol BMW Z4 first used on 23 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

L18 CGW red BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,623 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 CGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 CGW was last recorded at 79,623 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 3,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,823 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,800 miles
Average per year
5,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,623 miles
  • 2024 – 75,823 miles
  • 2023 – 68,711 miles
  • 2022 – 61,915 miles
  • 2021 – 57,246 miles
  • 2020 – 51,781 miles
  • 2019 – 43,820 miles
  • 2018 – 30,441 miles
  • 2017 – 28,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,623 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyres getting down on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre getting down on tread.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,623 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,623 miles
    Test number
    737996477687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,823 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,823 miles
    Test number
    610480844469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,822 miles (+3,697)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,822 miles
    Test number
    878235918742
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass72,125 miles (+3,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,125 miles
    Test number
    714282848491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass68,711 miles (+6,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,711 miles
    Test number
    984264038707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bush slightly perished. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted.
  6. Pass61,915 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,915 miles
    Test number
    888985632366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyres getting down on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre getting down on tread.
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and undertrays fitted.
  7. Fail61,912 miles (+4,666)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,912 miles
    Test number
    643890170882
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyres getting down on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre getting down on tread.
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and undertrays fitted.
  8. Pass57,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,246 miles
    Test number
    606834639577
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Fail57,246 miles (+5,465)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,246 miles
    Test number
    925391800003
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  10. Pass51,781 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    51,781 miles
    Test number
    641746362243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in zone A and B
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Fail51,781 miles (+7,961)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,781 miles
    Test number
    819249105986
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has outside tyre wall damge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in zone A and B
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  12. Pass43,820 miles (+13,379)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,820 miles
    Test number
    616581004630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,441 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,441 miles
    Test number
    410335086806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,533 miles
    Test number
    272813289880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 CGW

Does L18 CGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 CGW is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 CGW?
The MOT on L18 CGW is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 CGW done?
L18 CGW was recorded at 79,623 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 5,971 miles a year.
Has L18 CGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 CGW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 CGW 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 L18 CGW find?
L18 CGW passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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