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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

L25 AJBMOT history

L25 AJB is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 4 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 62,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2024
Mileage
62,608 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 AJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 AJB was last recorded at 62,608 miles on 7 Aug 2023, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,592 miles · 29 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 62,608 miles
  • 2021 – 60,407 miles
  • 2020 – 56,442 miles
  • 2019 – 51,021 miles
  • 2017 – 43,031 miles
  • 2016 – 42,725 miles
  • 2015 – 42,463 miles
  • 2014 – 41,921 miles
  • 2013 – 40,199 miles
  • 2012 – 39,227 miles
  • 2011 – 38,261 miles
  • 2010 – 36,439 miles
  • 2009 – 30,505 miles
  • 2008 – 27,866 miles
  • 2007 – 19,570 miles
  • 2006 – 17,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,608 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR&OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,608 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,608 miles
    Test number
    191906866671
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR&OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail62,592 miles (+2,185)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,592 miles
    Test number
    361071651541
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32 - 34% due to excessive fluctuating (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR&OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass60,407 miles (+3,965)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,407 miles
    Test number
    430269955160
    • MinorElectrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Engine earth strap deteriorated. (4.11 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Signs of weep from around rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTransmission malfunction indicator lamp illuminated.
  4. Pass56,442 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,442 miles
    Test number
    665773193915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,021 miles (+7,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,021 miles
    Test number
    944004617533
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass43,488 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,488 miles
    Test number
    366094392563
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail43,461 miles (+430)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,461 miles
    Test number
    724110665422
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake insecure brake flexible hose (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake insecure brake flexible hose (1.1.21 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant.( front of engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass43,031 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,031 miles
    Test number
    185954576648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,030 miles (+305)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,030 miles
    Test number
    889536695599
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  10. Pass42,725 miles (+262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,725 miles
    Test number
    562391538660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass42,463 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,463 miles
    Test number
    322477507807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,921 miles
    Test number
    767145714392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,921 miles (+1,722)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,921 miles
    Test number
    517872114354
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Pass40,199 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,199 miles
    Test number
    937593133388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSurface corrosion on discs,appears to have been stood
  15. Fail40,199 miles (+972)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,199 miles
    Test number
    969943933359
    • FailureOffside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSurface corrosion on discs,appears to have been stood
  16. Pass39,227 miles (+966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,227 miles
    Test number
    458618462277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass38,261 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,261 miles
    Test number
    248875961202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail38,260 miles (+1,821)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,260 miles
    Test number
    506574061288
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass36,439 miles (+20)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,439 miles
    Test number
    742223630214
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing low and worn on edges
  20. Fail36,419 miles (+5,914)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,419 miles
    Test number
    384732330261
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing low and worn on edges
  21. Pass30,505 miles (+2,639)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,505 miles
    Test number
    800663339257
    • NoteFront brake pads over 50% worn
  22. Pass27,866 miles (+8,296)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,866 miles
    Test number
    184063638283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,570 miles
    Test number
    302555237273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,570 miles (+663)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,570 miles
    Test number
    930472237265
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  25. Pass18,907 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,907 miles
    Test number
    502103197066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,346 miles
    Test number
    812204296022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 AJB

Does L25 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L25 AJB expired on 6 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L25 AJB?
The MOT on L25 AJB expired on 6 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L25 AJB done?
L25 AJB was recorded at 62,608 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2023, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
Has L25 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 AJB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L25 AJB 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 L25 AJB find?
L25 AJB passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr&osr; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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