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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L5 PCYMOT history

L5 PCY is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 31 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 53,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L5 PCY black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
53,180 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 PCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 PCY was last recorded at 53,180 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,225 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,955 miles
Average per year
4,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,180 miles
  • 2025 – 50,225 miles
  • 2024 – 47,057 miles
  • 2023 – 42,883 miles
  • 2022 – 37,606 miles
  • 2021 – 33,031 miles
  • 2019 – 27,533 miles
  • 2018 – 22,943 miles
  • 2017 – 16,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,180 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    53,180 miles
    Test number
    744308312185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail53,180 miles (+2,955)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,180 miles
    Test number
    493549574396
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass50,225 miles (+3,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    50,225 miles
    Test number
    455157823909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass47,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    47,057 miles
    Test number
    271330496768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail47,057 miles (+4,174)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,057 miles
    Test number
    895143987545
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass42,883 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    42,883 miles
    Test number
    310286953618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,606 miles (+4,575)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,606 miles
    Test number
    354056445893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    33,031 miles
    Test number
    153517760315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,031 miles (+5,498)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,031 miles
    Test number
    924092615365
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

  10. Pass27,533 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,533 miles
    Test number
    199021696533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,943 miles (+6,051)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    22,943 miles
    Test number
    420422451862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake Discs Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers Smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre - Cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre - Inner Edge Bald / Cracked / On 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre - Cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre - Inner Edge Bald / Cracked / On 3mm

  12. Pass16,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    16,892 miles
    Test number
    954614460632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 PCY

Does L5 PCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 PCY is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 PCY?
The MOT on L5 PCY is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 PCY done?
L5 PCY was recorded at 53,180 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,282 miles a year.
Has L5 PCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 PCY has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 PCY 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 PCY find?
L5 PCY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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