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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

L24 JCRMOT history

L24 JCR is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 102,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
102,311 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 JCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 JCR was last recorded at 102,311 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,642 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
669 miles
Average per year
3,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,311 miles
  • 2024 – 101,642 miles
  • 2023 – 100,253 miles
  • 2022 – 98,375 miles
  • 2021 – 96,140 miles
  • 2020 – 93,954 miles
  • 2019 – 91,711 miles
  • 2018 – 83,153 miles
  • 2017 – 79,672 miles
  • 2016 – 71,720 miles
  • 2014 – 67,910 miles
  • 2013 – 65,449 miles
  • 2012 – 62,587 miles
  • 2011 – 58,849 miles
  • 2010 – 54,276 miles
  • 2009 – 49,272 miles
  • 2008 – 43,828 miles
  • 2007 – 35,765 miles
  • 2006 – 28,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,311 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,311 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,311 miles
    Test number
    398736403636
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail102,309 miles (+667)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,309 miles
    Test number
    224054017366
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass101,642 miles (+1,389)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,642 miles
    Test number
    419667799585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
  4. Pass100,253 miles (+1,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,253 miles
    Test number
    104051407860
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
  5. Pass98,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,375 miles
    Test number
    233253196769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail98,375 miles (+2,235)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,375 miles
    Test number
    242159244391
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass96,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,140 miles
    Test number
    454835715040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail96,140 miles (+2,186)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,140 miles
    Test number
    477698050031
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor 2x holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass93,954 miles (+2,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,954 miles
    Test number
    979896014883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass91,711 miles (+8,558)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,711 miles
    Test number
    115520846088
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass83,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,153 miles
    Test number
    605302126100
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail83,153 miles (+3,481)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,153 miles
    Test number
    981683703427
    • Repaired at testNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass79,672 miles (+7,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,672 miles
    Test number
    685621470896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass71,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,720 miles
    Test number
    512728812820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail71,720 miles (+3,810)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,720 miles
    Test number
    898988349989
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass67,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,910 miles
    Test number
    749363914219
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Fail67,910 miles (+2,461)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,910 miles
    Test number
    239897304201
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass65,449 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,449 miles
    Test number
    236379513263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,587 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,587 miles
    Test number
    509252322253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,849 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,849 miles
    Test number
    809279521289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,771 miles (+4,495)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,771 miles
    Test number
    745584921290
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass54,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    661643720223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,276 miles (+5,004)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    852163720242
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass49,272 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,272 miles
    Test number
    390226739289
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oil level just above minimum
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged, still legible
  25. Fail49,272 miles (+5,444)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,272 miles
    Test number
    534306439289
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oil level just above minimum
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged, still legible
  26. Pass43,828 miles (+8,063)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,828 miles
    Test number
    483128218292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,765 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,765 miles
    Test number
    354898427219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail35,738 miles (+6,759)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,738 miles
    Test number
    933867727286
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass28,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,979 miles
    Test number
    181838026272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail28,979 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,979 miles
    Test number
    733057226216
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about L24 JCR

Does L24 JCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L24 JCR expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L24 JCR?
The MOT on L24 JCR expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L24 JCR done?
L24 JCR was recorded at 102,311 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 3,859 miles a year.
Has L24 JCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 JCR has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L24 JCR 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 L24 JCR find?
L24 JCR passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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