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BMW Z4

White · Petrol · 2009 · 2,497 cc

L4 NHCMOT history

L4 NHC is a white petrol BMW Z4 first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 37,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L4 NHC white BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
37,183 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 NHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 NHC was last recorded at 37,183 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,937 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
246 miles
Average per year
1,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,183 miles
  • 2025 – 36,937 miles
  • 2024 – 36,587 miles
  • 2023 – 36,169 miles
  • 2022 – 35,370 miles
  • 2021 – 33,970 miles
  • 2020 – 33,559 miles
  • 2019 – 33,170 miles
  • 2018 – 32,521 miles
  • 2017 – 31,059 miles
  • 2016 – 29,065 miles
  • 2015 – 25,429 miles
  • 2014 – 22,023 miles
  • 2013 – 17,909 miles
  • 2012 – 14,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,183 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamp has water ingress

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,183 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    37,183 miles
    Test number
    970247285868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,937 miles (+350)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    36,937 miles
    Test number
    652923357435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass36,587 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    36,587 miles
    Test number
    782628511732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,169 miles (+799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    36,169 miles
    Test number
    743474303199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass35,370 miles (+1,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    35,370 miles
    Test number
    250547348707
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Indicator LED light output slightly reduced.
  6. Pass33,970 miles (+24)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    33,970 miles
    Test number
    973609535522
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamp has water ingress (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail33,946 miles (+387)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,946 miles
    Test number
    579801741846
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamp has water ingress (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are heavily corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass33,559 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,559 miles
    Test number
    528663928647
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail33,460 miles (+290)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,460 miles
    Test number
    231332135250
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass33,170 miles (+649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,170 miles
    Test number
    710079470092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass32,521 miles (+1,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,521 miles
    Test number
    110944324156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass31,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,059 miles
    Test number
    454240010356
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on both inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail31,039 miles (+1,974)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,039 miles
    Test number
    287265433789
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is splitting in multiple places on both inner and outer shoulders exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is splitting in multiple places on both inner and outer shoulders exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on both inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass29,065 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,065 miles
    Test number
    370325999065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,429 miles (+3,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,429 miles
    Test number
    287928317706
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres scrubbing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre startting to split on inner sidewall
  16. Pass22,023 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,023 miles
    Test number
    435569334244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,909 miles (+3,667)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,909 miles
    Test number
    168319433297
    • NoteBothfront tyres startting to crack
  18. Pass14,242 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,242 miles
    Test number
    277537152298
    • NoteWipers smear
  19. Fail14,242 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,242 miles
    Test number
    199067652201
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge very close to cords
    • NoteWipers smear

Questions about L4 NHC

Does L4 NHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 NHC is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 NHC?
The MOT on L4 NHC is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 NHC done?
L4 NHC was recorded at 37,183 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 1,627 miles a year.
Has L4 NHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 NHC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L4 NHC 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 NHC find?
L4 NHC passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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