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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

L40 KWBMOT history

L40 KWB is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 26 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

L40 KWB black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,287 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 KWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 KWB was last recorded at 90,287 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 5,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,343 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,944 miles
Average per year
5,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,287 miles
  • 2024 – 84,343 miles
  • 2023 – 80,263 miles
  • 2022 – 75,610 miles
  • 2021 – 71,149 miles
  • 2020 – 66,336 miles
  • 2019 – 60,398 miles
  • 2018 – 53,615 miles
  • 2017 – 46,750 miles
  • 2016 – 38,478 miles
  • 2015 – 31,397 miles
  • 2014 – 24,612 miles
  • 2013 – 15,771 miles
  • 2012 – 13,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,287 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,287 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,287 miles
    Test number
    126145800074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,343 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,343 miles
    Test number
    185748275274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,263 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,263 miles
    Test number
    777429444257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail80,159 miles (+4,549)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,159 miles
    Test number
    687806648975
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass75,610 miles (+4,461)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,610 miles
    Test number
    811594147640
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass71,149 miles (+4,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,149 miles
    Test number
    603563232275
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass66,336 miles (+5,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,336 miles
    Test number
    404793685873
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass60,398 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,398 miles
    Test number
    321820980205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,615 miles (+6,865)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,615 miles
    Test number
    814474125370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,750 miles (+8,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,750 miles
    Test number
    351504616467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm across tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm across tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
  11. Pass38,478 miles (+7,081)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,478 miles
    Test number
    794892879364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,397 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,397 miles
    Test number
    944084076723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,612 miles (+8,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,612 miles
    Test number
    768098004350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass15,771 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    15,771 miles
    Test number
    276443483274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,974 miles
    Test number
    655614012365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail13,974 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,974 miles
    Test number
    409543712441
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L40 KWB

Does L40 KWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 KWB is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 KWB?
The MOT on L40 KWB is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 KWB done?
L40 KWB was recorded at 90,287 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 5,889 miles a year.
Has L40 KWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 KWB has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 KWB 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 L40 KWB find?
L40 KWB passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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