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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

L4 PNXMOT history

L4 PNX is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2025
Mileage
126,096 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 PNX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 PNX was last recorded at 126,096 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,445 miles · 28 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
651 miles
Average per year
5,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,096 miles
  • 2021 – 125,445 miles
  • 2020 – 125,145 miles
  • 2019 – 123,844 miles
  • 2018 – 120,889 miles
  • 2017 – 117,624 miles
  • 2016 – 105,493 miles
  • 2015 – 92,697 miles
  • 2014 – 81,071 miles
  • 2013 – 76,185 miles
  • 2012 – 70,119 miles
  • 2011 – 61,072 miles
  • 2010 – 53,286 miles
  • 2009 – 45,622 miles
  • 2008 – 37,546 miles
  • 2007 – 22,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,096 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Car has covers fitted underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,096 miles (+651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,096 miles
    Test number
    600431274595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass125,445 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,445 miles
    Test number
    408373375183
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail125,445 miles (+300)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,445 miles
    Test number
    259563768867
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass125,145 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,145 miles
    Test number
    712257659628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail125,145 miles (+1,301)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,145 miles
    Test number
    196649790993
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in lamp (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass123,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,844 miles
    Test number
    648394097183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail123,838 miles (+2,949)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,838 miles
    Test number
    873191739255
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass120,889 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,889 miles
    Test number
    322128988957
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange nuts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper anti rollbar gaiter starting to deteriate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex hose to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hoses slight cracking
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap sealing ring starting to deteriate
    • AdvisorySills and underside has covers fitted

  9. Fail120,889 miles (+3,265)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,889 miles
    Test number
    489844278576
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens full of dampness (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange nuts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper anti rollbar gaiter starting to deteriate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex hose to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hoses slight cracking
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap sealing ring starting to deteriate
    • AdvisorySills and underside has covers fitted

  10. Pass117,624 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,624 miles
    Test number
    737769385924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,616 miles (+12,123)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,616 miles
    Test number
    964204374375
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

  12. Pass105,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,493 miles
    Test number
    803401814458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCar has covers fitted underneath

  13. Fail105,493 miles (+12,796)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,493 miles
    Test number
    348904092797
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 x 18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 x 18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCar has covers fitted underneath

  14. Pass92,697 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,697 miles
    Test number
    147236445149
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  15. Fail92,697 miles (+11,626)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,697 miles
    Test number
    639736045195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Pass81,071 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,071 miles
    Test number
    539787244100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,070 miles (+4,885)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,070 miles
    Test number
    326016044176
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  18. Pass76,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,185 miles
    Test number
    929813233145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,185 miles (+6,066)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,185 miles
    Test number
    835893433190
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteFuel cap seal sligth deteriorating
    • NoteN/s front & n/s rear tyres slight wearing on inner edges. Both tyres has sidwall damage no cords showing
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cut in tread section

  20. Pass70,119 miles (+9,047)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,119 miles
    Test number
    595902402170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,072 miles (+7,786)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,072 miles
    Test number
    206285701142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass53,286 miles (+7,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,286 miles
    Test number
    240772950459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass45,622 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,622 miles
    Test number
    220672259113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,457 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,457 miles
    Test number
    293240499091
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass44,457 miles (+6,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,457 miles
    Test number
    422060899077
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass37,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,546 miles
    Test number
    443439998065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,535 miles (+14,745)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,535 miles
    Test number
    491379998018
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrivers window not opening

  28. Pass22,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,790 miles
    Test number
    301690987047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail22,790 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,790 miles
    Test number
    854550687011
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L4 PNX

Does L4 PNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 PNX expired on 5 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 PNX?
The MOT on L4 PNX expired on 5 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 PNX done?
L4 PNX was recorded at 126,096 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 5,944 miles a year.
Has L4 PNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 PNX has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L4 PNX 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 PNX find?
L4 PNX passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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