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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

L5 BGEMOT history

L5 BGE is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 18 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 131,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,683 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BGE was last recorded at 131,683 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 3,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,168 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,515 miles
Average per year
5,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,683 miles
  • 2025 – 128,168 miles
  • 2024 – 123,649 miles
  • 2023 – 120,275 miles
  • 2021 – 114,264 miles
  • 2020 – 111,841 miles
  • 2019 – 109,483 miles
  • 2018 – 104,186 miles
  • 2017 – 97,978 miles
  • 2016 – 93,076 miles
  • 2015 – 87,630 miles
  • 2014 – 82,589 miles
  • 2013 – 76,200 miles
  • 2012 – 69,666 miles
  • 2011 – 63,773 miles
  • 2010 – 57,138 miles
  • 2009 – 51,545 miles
  • 2008 – 45,049 miles
  • 2007 – 36,515 miles
  • 2006 – 26,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,683 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front headlamp lens dull

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,683 miles
    Test number
    784964134608
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail131,683 miles (+3,515)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,683 miles
    Test number
    844459535670
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass128,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,168 miles
    Test number
    339690927749
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail128,168 miles (+4,519)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,168 miles
    Test number
    380638569770
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine air induction pipe split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass123,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,649 miles
    Test number
    956691977041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail123,649 miles (+3,374)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,649 miles
    Test number
    506830539702
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass120,275 miles (+6,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,275 miles
    Test number
    694732748239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear feed brake pipes rusty

  8. Pass114,264 miles (+2,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,264 miles
    Test number
    851127252078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryYellow warning light on dash

  9. Pass111,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,841 miles
    Test number
    971818049502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,841 miles (+2,358)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,841 miles
    Test number
    686576289050
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass109,483 miles (+5,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,483 miles
    Test number
    577367011340
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust at joints getting weak / front brake pads near limit

  12. Pass104,186 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,186 miles
    Test number
    548142845281
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lens dull

  13. Fail104,184 miles (+6,206)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,184 miles
    Test number
    386812428370
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lens dull

  14. Pass97,978 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,978 miles
    Test number
    976557137253
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Both Front Bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  15. Fail97,977 miles (+4,901)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,977 miles
    Test number
    913465587592
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Both Front Bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  16. Pass93,076 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,076 miles
    Test number
    596351250480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edges, small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake lamp cracked/damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust downpipe joints corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perishing, but still sealing fuel system

  17. Fail93,076 miles (+5,446)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,076 miles
    Test number
    495894421255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edges, small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake lamp cracked/damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust downpipe joints corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perishing, but still sealing fuel system

  18. Pass87,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,630 miles
    Test number
    368412631048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail87,630 miles (+5,041)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,630 miles
    Test number
    275610498073
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass82,589 miles (+6,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,589 miles
    Test number
    449681584287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass76,200 miles (+6,534)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,200 miles
    Test number
    837321283221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteFront tyre edges low
    • NoteN/s/f fog broken
    • NoteN/s/r shocker dust cover adrift

  22. Pass69,666 miles (+5,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,666 miles
    Test number
    347980372409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass63,773 miles (+6,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,773 miles
    Test number
    277443971204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass57,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,138 miles
    Test number
    654152350276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,138 miles (+5,593)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,138 miles
    Test number
    163432250284
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass51,545 miles (+6,496)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,545 miles
    Test number
    970233359270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    833928148280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,049 miles (+8,534)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    333188448217
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass36,515 miles (+9,532)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,515 miles
    Test number
    850567447215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass26,983 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,983 miles
    Test number
    201836936211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail26,973 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,973 miles
    Test number
    353655336272
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about L5 BGE

Does L5 BGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BGE is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BGE?
The MOT on L5 BGE 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 L5 BGE done?
L5 BGE was recorded at 131,683 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,195 miles a year.
Has L5 BGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BGE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 BGE 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 L5 BGE find?
L5 BGE passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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