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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

L30 SBNMOT history

L30 SBN is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,880 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 SBN
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
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 SBN was last recorded at 112,880 miles on 19 May 2026, 1,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,243 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,637 miles
Average per year
4,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,880 miles
  • 2025 – 111,243 miles
  • 2024 – 108,179 miles
  • 2023 – 106,541 miles
  • 2022 – 104,407 miles
  • 2021 – 100,176 miles
  • 2020 – 99,056 miles
  • 2019 – 94,281 miles
  • 2018 – 85,665 miles
  • 2017 – 73,833 miles
  • 2016 – 61,066 miles
  • 2015 – 59,902 miles
  • 2014 – 57,715 miles
  • 2013 – 52,782 miles
  • 2012 – 48,834 miles
  • 2011 – 39,813 miles
  • 2010 – 36,556 miles
  • 2009 – 32,312 miles
  • 2008 – 29,626 miles
  • 2007 – 27,454 miles
  • 2006 – 23,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,880 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust Joining Flange Nuts Corroded At Downpipe to Middle Section
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Dampness At Lower Gearbox Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Subframe Painted (5.3.3 (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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly scratched.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower lateral pressed steel arm corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly scratched.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower lateral pressed steel arm corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,880 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,880 miles
    Test number
    426832053290
    • AdvisoryExhaust Joining Flange Nuts Corroded At Downpipe to Middle Section
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Dampness At Lower Gearbox Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Subframe Painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail112,880 miles (+1,637)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,880 miles
    Test number
    408123053680
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced 501 Bulb During Test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Joining Flange Nuts Corroded At Downpipe to Middle Section
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Dampness At Lower Gearbox Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Subframe Painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,243 miles (+3,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,243 miles
    Test number
    211318776398
    • AdvisoryBoth Down Pipe Exhaust Clamps Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-Frame Painted

  4. Pass108,179 miles (+6)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    108,179 miles
    Test number
    849826282847
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly scratched. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly scratched. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower lateral pressed steel arm corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower lateral pressed steel arm corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail108,173 miles (+1,632)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,173 miles
    Test number
    999719787936
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal broken. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly scratched. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly scratched. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower lateral pressed steel arm corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower lateral pressed steel arm corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,541 miles (+2,134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,541 miles
    Test number
    706635423154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass104,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,407 miles
    Test number
    697304939080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,407 miles (+4,231)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,407 miles
    Test number
    383777838400
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass100,176 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,176 miles
    Test number
    619125261559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,056 miles (+4,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    99,056 miles
    Test number
    129987794505
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass94,281 miles (+8,616)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,281 miles
    Test number
    194314154637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,665 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    940500163497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail85,665 miles (+11,832)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    594173756674
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass73,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,833 miles
    Test number
    344392721463
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail73,832 miles (+12,766)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,832 miles
    Test number
    526805734499
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass61,066 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,066 miles
    Test number
    728372329191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,902 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,902 miles
    Test number
    508729885183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,715 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,715 miles
    Test number
    808896594148
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail57,580 miles (+4,798)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,580 miles
    Test number
    416362294100
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass52,782 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,782 miles
    Test number
    747885783193
    • NoteN/S Rear tyre worn at 2mm.

  21. Fail52,782 miles (+3,948)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,782 miles
    Test number
    257104083130
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S Rear tyre worn at 2mm.

  22. Pass48,834 miles (+9,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,834 miles
    Test number
    289349592197
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass39,813 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,813 miles
    Test number
    447149591147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,556 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,556 miles
    Test number
    321634820212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,312 miles (+2,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,312 miles
    Test number
    594651339236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass29,626 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,626 miles
    Test number
    114715538210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail29,625 miles (+2,171)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,625 miles
    Test number
    203295138298
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass27,454 miles (+3,594)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,454 miles
    Test number
    832138317206
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass23,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,860 miles
    Test number
    100540826219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 SBN

Does L30 SBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 SBN is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 SBN?
The MOT on L30 SBN is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 SBN done?
L30 SBN was recorded at 112,880 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 4,501 miles a year.
Has L30 SBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 SBN has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 SBN 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 L30 SBN find?
L30 SBN passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust joining flange nuts corroded at downpipe to middle section; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive slight oil dampness at lower gearbox area, and 1 more.

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