BMW Z4
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,246 cc
L40 LMBMOT history
L40 LMB is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 14 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 49,594 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 49,594 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,810 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 LMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z4
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 14 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 LMB was last recorded at 49,594 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 48,560 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,034 miles
- Average per year
- 1,810 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 49,594 miles
- 2024 – 48,560 miles
- 2023 – 47,858 miles
- 2022 – 46,855 miles
- 2021 – 45,952 miles
- 2020 – 44,971 miles
- 2019 – 43,590 miles
- 2018 – 42,258 miles
- 2017 – 40,698 miles
- 2016 – 39,067 miles
- 2015 – 37,254 miles
- 2014 – 35,792 miles
- 2013 – 32,126 miles
- 2012 – 29,737 miles
- 2011 – 27,234 miles
- 2010 – 24,171 miles
- 2009 – 19,846 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,594 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes at steering rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,594 miles (+1,034)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 49,594 miles
- Test number
- 668029448021
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes at steering rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass48,560 miles (+702)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 48,560 miles
- Test number
- 479785467058
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak at rear differential
Pass47,858 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 47,858 miles
- Test number
- 292454049898
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail47,858 miles (+1,003)1 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,858 miles
- Test number
- 468472679616
- DangerousOffside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamps broken and missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamps corroded and cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass46,855 miles (+903)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 46,855 miles
- Test number
- 515531073048
- AdvisoryUnderside components starting to corrode
Pass45,952 miles (+981)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 45,952 miles
- Test number
- 180034044473
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass44,971 miles (+1,381)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 44,971 miles
- Test number
- 834601930697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,590 miles (+1,332)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 43,590 miles
- Test number
- 512163737968
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass42,258 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 42,258 miles
- Test number
- 912326574322
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail42,258 miles (+1,560)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,258 miles
- Test number
- 501186581926
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass40,698 miles (+1,631)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 40,698 miles
- Test number
- 616145276107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,067 miles (+1,813)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 39,067 miles
- Test number
- 722511612405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,254 miles (+1,462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 37,254 miles
- Test number
- 959998545191
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,792 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 35,792 miles
- Test number
- 459447444113
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front wishbone bushes soft.
Fail35,792 miles (+3,666)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,792 miles
- Test number
- 838217244133
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front wishbone bushes soft.
Pass32,126 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 32,126 miles
- Test number
- 898679843130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,126 miles (+2,389)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,126 miles
- Test number
- 219478043419
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass29,737 miles (+2,503)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 29,737 miles
- Test number
- 745493662158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,234 miles (+3,063)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 27,234 miles
- Test number
- 469534261129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,171 miles (+4,325)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 24,171 miles
- Test number
- 234699350166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,846 miles (+94)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 19,846 miles
- Test number
- 690567569108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,752 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,752 miles
- Test number
- 173159559166
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about L40 LMB
- Does L40 LMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LMB is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L40 LMB?
- The MOT on L40 LMB is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 LMB done?
- L40 LMB was recorded at 49,594 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 1,810 miles a year.
- Has L40 LMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 LMB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L40 LMB 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 LMB find?
- L40 LMB passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes at steering rack area; shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorber casings corroded, and 2 more.
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