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BMW Z4

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 2,979 cc

L4 BHPMOT history

L4 BHP is a red petrol BMW Z4 first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 32,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

L4 BHP red BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
32,365 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BHP was last recorded at 32,365 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,395 miles · 3 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
970 miles
Average per year
893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 32,365 miles
  • 2023 – 31,395 miles
  • 2022 – 30,744 miles
  • 2021 – 29,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,365 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • O/s rear tyre perish cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,365 miles (+970)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    32,365 miles
    Test number
    725600020743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass31,395 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    31,395 miles
    Test number
    579616507510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,744 miles (+1,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    30,744 miles
    Test number
    375930813694
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass29,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    29,609 miles
    Test number
    989799476110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,395 km (+444)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,395 km
    Test number
    264550151935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,951 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,951 km
    Test number
    939845559968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,951 km (+946)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,951 km
    Test number
    509148347788
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass40,005 km (+726)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,005 km
    Test number
    562051941124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,279 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,279 km
    Test number
    949983458245
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre perish cracked

  10. Fail39,279 km (+2,263)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,279 km
    Test number
    577303525667
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre perish cracked

  11. Pass37,016 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,016 km
    Test number
    688987585060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,016 km (+936)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,016 km
    Test number
    895937885073
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass36,080 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,080 km
    Test number
    646112714134
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L4 BHP

Does L4 BHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 BHP expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 BHP?
The MOT on L4 BHP expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 BHP done?
L4 BHP was recorded at 32,365 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 893 miles a year.
Has L4 BHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BHP has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on L4 BHP 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 L4 BHP find?
L4 BHP passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush, and 3 more.

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