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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

L26 DAYMOT history

L26 DAY is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 82,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
82,555 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 DAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 DAY was last recorded at 82,555 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,084 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,471 miles
Average per year
3,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,555 miles
  • 2025 – 81,084 miles
  • 2023 – 73,946 miles
  • 2022 – 72,706 miles
  • 2021 – 71,068 miles
  • 2020 – 68,727 miles
  • 2018 – 64,244 miles
  • 2017 – 58,814 miles
  • 2016 – 52,662 miles
  • 2015 – 46,963 miles
  • 2013 – 36,757 miles
  • 2011 – 31,699 miles
  • 2010 – 29,427 miles
  • 2009 – 22,998 miles
  • 2008 – 18,348 miles
  • 2007 – 14,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,555 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,555 miles (+1,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,555 miles
    Test number
    950282776451
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass81,084 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,084 miles
    Test number
    912314092436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,068 miles (+7,122)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,068 miles
    Test number
    764470231587
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass73,946 miles (+1,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    73,946 miles
    Test number
    978011692658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass72,706 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,706 miles
    Test number
    362752521317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,068 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,068 miles
    Test number
    770905512002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,727 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,727 miles
    Test number
    631870587164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,244 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,244 miles
    Test number
    271880667065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,814 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,814 miles
    Test number
    385275176888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail58,798 miles (+6,136)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,798 miles
    Test number
    839362583904
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass52,662 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,662 miles
    Test number
    128845608752
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail52,633 miles (+5,670)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,633 miles
    Test number
    750677178240
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass46,963 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,963 miles
    Test number
    259351770203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,859 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,859 miles
    Test number
    399952315022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,757 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,757 miles
    Test number
    668867453377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,468 miles (+2,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,468 miles
    Test number
    166482403051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,699 miles (+2,272)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,699 miles
    Test number
    178533641309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front load level switch broken

  18. Pass29,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,427 miles
    Test number
    901221140347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,427 miles (+2,211)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,427 miles
    Test number
    903731040308
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass27,216 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,216 miles
    Test number
    862991620050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,998 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,998 miles
    Test number
    240860449070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,963 miles (+4,615)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,963 miles
    Test number
    830176139062
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass18,348 miles (+3,405)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,348 miles
    Test number
    843296238012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    14,943 miles
    Test number
    214057437081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 DAY

Does L26 DAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 DAY is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 DAY?
The MOT on L26 DAY is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 DAY done?
L26 DAY was recorded at 82,555 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,507 miles a year.
Has L26 DAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 DAY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 DAY 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 L26 DAY find?
L26 DAY passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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