BMW Z4
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc
L18 DUVMOT history
L18 DUV is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,196 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 123,196 mi
- At MOT on 2 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,998 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 DUV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z4
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 5 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 DUV was last recorded at 123,196 miles on 2 Aug 2024, 9,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 113,290 miles · 14 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,906 miles
- Average per year
- 3,998 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 123,196 miles
- 2023 – 113,290 miles
- 2022 – 109,379 miles
- 2020 – 108,136 miles
- 2019 – 104,732 miles
- 2018 – 103,652 miles
- 2017 – 101,477 miles
- 2016 – 97,754 miles
- 2015 – 93,813 miles
- 2013 – 84,732 miles
- 2012 – 79,576 miles
- 2010 – 75,889 miles
- 2009 – 64,585 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,196 miles
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake caliper spring clip missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,196 miles (+9,906)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 123,196 miles
- Test number
- 475747942016
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake caliper spring clip missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Pass113,290 miles (+3,911)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 113,290 miles
- Test number
- 761206272478
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass109,379 miles (+1,243)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 109,379 miles
- Test number
- 632313373847
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass108,136 miles (+3,404)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 108,136 miles
- Test number
- 785180528497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,732 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 104,732 miles
- Test number
- 738285376629
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail104,732 miles (+1,080)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,732 miles
- Test number
- 723300014657
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass103,652 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 103,652 miles
- Test number
- 936689473575
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake Anti rattle clip missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail103,651 miles (+7)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,651 miles
- Test number
- 476766547255
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBraking system leaking Pipe going into abs pump (3.6.A.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake Anti rattle clip missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail103,644 miles (+2,167)2 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,644 miles
- Test number
- 154672395286
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass101,477 miles (+3,723)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 101,477 miles
- Test number
- 575370802241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres starting to split in sidewalls
Pass97,754 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 97,754 miles
- Test number
- 899307195074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,754 miles (+3,941)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,754 miles
- Test number
- 782807399106
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass93,813 miles (+9,081)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 93,813 miles
- Test number
- 476796705098
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass84,732 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 84,732 miles
- Test number
- 379708163284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine management lamp on
Fail84,732 miles (+5,156)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,732 miles
- Test number
- 788018463289
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine management lamp on
Pass79,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 79,576 miles
- Test number
- 448300872228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,576 miles (+2,168)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,576 miles
- Test number
- 918966562200
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass77,408 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 77,408 miles
- Test number
- 365679702052
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail77,398 miles (+1,509)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,398 miles
- Test number
- 655556402066
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,889 miles (+11,304)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 75,889 miles
- Test number
- 512964840317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,585 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 64,585 miles
- Test number
- 690038439374
- NoteCondensation in front foglights
- NoteDrivers seatbelt slightly slow to retract.
- NotePossible slight exhaust blow
Questions about L18 DUV
- Does L18 DUV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L18 DUV expired on 1 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L18 DUV?
- The MOT on L18 DUV expired on 1 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L18 DUV done?
- L18 DUV was recorded at 123,196 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2024, an average of 3,998 miles a year.
- Has L18 DUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 DUV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on L18 DUV 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 DUV find?
- L18 DUV passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front brake caliper spring clip missing, and 1 more.
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