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BMW Z4

White · Petrol · 2009 · 2,497 cc

L23 MPDMOT history

L23 MPD is a white petrol BMW Z4 first used on 28 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 112,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

L23 MPD white BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
112,226 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 MPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 MPD was last recorded at 112,226 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 3,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,293 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,933 miles
Average per year
6,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,226 miles
  • 2025 – 108,293 miles
  • 2024 – 102,550 miles
  • 2023 – 94,696 miles
  • 2022 – 91,250 miles
  • 2021 – 84,211 miles
  • 2019 – 79,393 miles
  • 2018 – 75,189 miles
  • 2017 – 69,831 miles
  • 2016 – 64,106 miles
  • 2015 – 50,638 miles
  • 2014 – 37,063 miles
  • 2013 – 29,695 miles
  • 2012 – 16,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,226 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all attached components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,226 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    112,226 miles
    Test number
    251446367006
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all attached components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  2. Fail112,226 miles (+3,933)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,226 miles
    Test number
    349155961241
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all attached components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  3. Pass108,293 miles (+5,743)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,293 miles
    Test number
    387132920362
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  4. Pass102,550 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,550 miles
    Test number
    418433115901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,622 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,622 miles
    Test number
    740363039461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,620 miles (+6,924)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,620 miles
    Test number
    682337854648
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,696 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,696 miles
    Test number
    639088329691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,250 miles (+7,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,250 miles
    Test number
    438743650961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,211 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,211 miles
    Test number
    170158944111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,393 miles (+4,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,393 miles
    Test number
    753304111942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass75,189 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,189 miles
    Test number
    168963454066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,831 miles (+5,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,831 miles
    Test number
    609513003216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass64,106 miles (+13,468)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,106 miles
    Test number
    527755775572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,638 miles
    Test number
    348554595170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,638 miles (+13,575)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,638 miles
    Test number
    448121295134
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass37,063 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,063 miles
    Test number
    209054384470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,062 miles (+7,367)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,062 miles
    Test number
    598937574151
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass29,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,695 miles
    Test number
    547535183120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,695 miles (+13,297)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,695 miles
    Test number
    188445283144
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass16,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,398 miles
    Test number
    296314692093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 MPD

Does L23 MPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 MPD is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 MPD?
The MOT on L23 MPD is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 MPD done?
L23 MPD was recorded at 112,226 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 6,704 miles a year.
Has L23 MPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 MPD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 MPD 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 L23 MPD find?
L23 MPD passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion, and 5 more.

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