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BMW Z4

Purple · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L21 LUAMOT history

L21 LUA is a purple petrol BMW Z4 first used on 19 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

L21 LUA purple BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,929 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 LUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 LUA was last recorded at 128,929 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,491 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
438 miles
Average per year
3,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,929 miles
  • 2025 – 128,491 miles
  • 2023 – 125,732 miles
  • 2022 – 120,033 miles
  • 2021 – 106,960 miles
  • 2020 – 102,817 miles
  • 2019 – 93,797 miles
  • 2018 – 91,584 miles
  • 2017 – 86,735 miles
  • 2016 – 85,174 miles
  • 2015 – 85,049 miles
  • 2014 – 81,106 miles
  • 2013 – 80,552 miles
  • 2012 – 79,943 miles
  • 2011 – 79,049 miles
  • 2009 – 68,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,929 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,929 miles (+438)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,929 miles
    Test number
    959659979576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass128,491 miles (+2,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,491 miles
    Test number
    438080422724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,732 miles (+5,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,732 miles
    Test number
    803294474959
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass120,033 miles (+13,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    595021561002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass106,960 miles (+4,143)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,960 miles
    Test number
    436693416297
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass102,817 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,817 miles
    Test number
    411322587577
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play detected on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail102,817 miles (+9,020)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,817 miles
    Test number
    563763285621
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play detected on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass93,797 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,797 miles
    Test number
    297598120335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,584 miles (+4,849)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,584 miles
    Test number
    764051659751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass86,735 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,735 miles
    Test number
    931111731829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,174 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,174 miles
    Test number
    562519304551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass85,049 miles (+3,943)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,049 miles
    Test number
    427290375083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLower engine cover fitted

  13. Pass81,106 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,106 miles
    Test number
    976025654028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,552 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,552 miles
    Test number
    808675443092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,943 miles
    Test number
    145571762479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,943 miles (+894)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,943 miles
    Test number
    175750162017
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteNsr coil spring to be changed with osr
    • NoteTracking

  17. Pass79,049 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,049 miles
    Test number
    307385021089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,042 miles (+10,625)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,042 miles
    Test number
    837761021078
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass68,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,417 miles
    Test number
    100423789174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,417 miles (+674)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,417 miles
    Test number
    332975079179
    • FailureUpper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail67,743 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,743 miles
    Test number
    594772769101
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L21 LUA

Does L21 LUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 LUA is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 LUA?
The MOT on L21 LUA is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 LUA done?
L21 LUA was recorded at 128,929 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 3,687 miles a year.
Has L21 LUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 LUA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L21 LUA 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 L21 LUA find?
L21 LUA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear control arm bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear control arm bush, and 1 more.

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