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BMW Z4

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,997 cc

L5 BKAMOT history

L5 BKA is a red petrol BMW Z4 first used on 4 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 54,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

L5 BKA red BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,448 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BKA was last recorded at 54,448 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 3,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,626 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,822 miles
Average per year
3,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,448 miles
  • 2025 – 50,626 miles
  • 2024 – 45,263 miles
  • 2023 – 39,639 miles
  • 2022 – 36,710 miles
  • 2021 – 31,521 miles
  • 2020 – 30,223 miles
  • 2019 – 27,197 miles
  • 2018 – 23,584 miles
  • 2017 – 19,746 miles
  • 2016 – 17,346 miles
  • 2015 – 14,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,448 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,448 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,448 miles
    Test number
    912511670761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,626 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    50,626 miles
    Test number
    356345481926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail50,618 miles (+5,355)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,618 miles
    Test number
    247809678618
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured X 2 (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass45,263 miles (+5,624)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,263 miles
    Test number
    121342536469
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  5. Pass39,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    39,639 miles
    Test number
    360418706201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,639 miles (+2,929)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,639 miles
    Test number
    559600380000
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass36,710 miles (+5,189)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    36,710 miles
    Test number
    110317633177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,521 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    31,521 miles
    Test number
    759538528626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,223 miles
    Test number
    509607963315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,222 miles (+3,025)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,222 miles
    Test number
    483872338909
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass27,197 miles (+3,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    27,197 miles
    Test number
    917574308145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner sidewall starting to deteriorate.
  12. Pass23,584 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,584 miles
    Test number
    438020161810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,746 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    19,746 miles
    Test number
    157252160630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,346 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    17,346 miles
    Test number
    287166431066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    14,032 miles
    Test number
    990139228405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BKA

Does L5 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BKA is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BKA?
The MOT on L5 BKA is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BKA done?
L5 BKA was recorded at 54,448 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 3,839 miles a year.
Has L5 BKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BKA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 BKA 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 BKA find?
L5 BKA passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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