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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

L40 PMCMOT history

L40 PMC is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 52,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

L40 PMC grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
52,336 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 PMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 PMC was last recorded at 52,336 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,830 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,506 miles
Average per year
2,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,336 miles
  • 2025 – 50,830 miles
  • 2024 – 49,116 miles
  • 2023 – 48,592 miles
  • 2022 – 47,572 miles
  • 2021 – 45,340 miles
  • 2020 – 42,676 miles
  • 2019 – 38,471 miles
  • 2018 – 33,130 miles
  • 2017 – 29,946 miles
  • 2016 – 29,409 miles
  • 2015 – 28,360 miles
  • 2014 – 26,944 miles
  • 2012 – 22,075 miles
  • 2011 – 17,726 miles
  • 2010 – 13,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,336 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,336 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    52,336 miles
    Test number
    729293762739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,830 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    50,830 miles
    Test number
    268280643601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,116 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    49,116 miles
    Test number
    671542401145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail49,110 miles (+518)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,110 miles
    Test number
    259440331472
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass48,592 miles (+1,020)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,592 miles
    Test number
    503296379042
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass47,572 miles (+2,232)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,572 miles
    Test number
    326815583126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wear on outer shoulder as if been driven underinflated, may have internal damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass45,340 miles (+2,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,340 miles
    Test number
    627649788333
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass42,676 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,676 miles
    Test number
    955286398573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,471 miles
    Test number
    205558995080
    • AdvisorySlight wear at front lower suspension arm bushes and ball joints
  10. Fail38,468 miles (+5,338)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,468 miles
    Test number
    447139865681
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight wear at front lower suspension arm bushes and ball joints
  11. Pass33,130 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,130 miles
    Test number
    177504644705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,122 miles (+700)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,122 miles
    Test number
    324166066217
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
  13. Pass32,422 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,422 miles
    Test number
    854566408538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,140 miles (+2,194)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,140 miles
    Test number
    437930101118
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass29,946 miles (+537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,946 miles
    Test number
    402211140535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass29,409 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,409 miles
    Test number
    171642908932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,360 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,360 miles
    Test number
    128437085075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,944 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,944 miles
    Test number
    926531184076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,075 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,075 miles
    Test number
    118046392491
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  20. Pass22,075 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,075 miles
    Test number
    695586492035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,726 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,726 miles
    Test number
    576186391011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,471 miles
    Test number
    954303890067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 PMC

Does L40 PMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 PMC is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 PMC?
The MOT on L40 PMC is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 PMC done?
L40 PMC was recorded at 52,336 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,374 miles a year.
Has L40 PMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 PMC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 PMC 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 PMC find?
L40 PMC passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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