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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

L6 LKTMOT history

L6 LKT is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,308 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 LKT
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
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 LKT was last recorded at 172,308 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 3,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2013: 85,854 miles, lower than 85,874 miles on 22 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,991 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,317 miles
Average per year
7,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,308 miles
  • 2024 – 168,991 miles
  • 2023 – 164,399 miles
  • 2022 – 156,569 miles
  • 2021 – 144,260 miles
  • 2020 – 137,961 miles
  • 2019 – 132,039 miles
  • 2018 – 124,783 miles
  • 2017 – 122,908 miles
  • 2016 – 111,174 miles
  • 2015 – 101,034 miles
  • 2014 – 89,682 miles
  • 2013 – 85,854 miles
  • 2012 – 81,171 miles
  • 2011 – 75,824 miles
  • 2010 – 66,355 miles
  • 2009 – 59,555 miles
  • 2008 – 40,152 miles
  • 2007 – 25,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,308 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,308 miles (+3,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,308 miles
    Test number
    948846917240
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,991 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    168,991 miles
    Test number
    448833419178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail168,977 miles (+4,578)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,977 miles
    Test number
    726684755839
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass164,399 miles (+7,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,399 miles
    Test number
    732628484815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass156,569 miles (+12,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,569 miles
    Test number
    272971147853
    • 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))

  6. Pass144,260 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,260 miles
    Test number
    956178091002
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail144,259 miles (+6,298)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,259 miles
    Test number
    433512071129
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass137,961 miles (+5,922)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,961 miles
    Test number
    134148286254
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass132,039 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,039 miles
    Test number
    470403615622
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail132,027 miles (+7,244)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,027 miles
    Test number
    161767382946
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted in the wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted in the wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits all around the sidewalls 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits all around the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits all around the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass124,783 miles (+1,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,783 miles
    Test number
    590252341519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  12. Pass122,908 miles (+11,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,908 miles
    Test number
    671926384646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass111,174 miles (+10,140)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,174 miles
    Test number
    988619649064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,034 miles (+11,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,034 miles
    Test number
    555246955680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass89,682 miles (+3,828)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,682 miles
    Test number
    489903184222
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass85,854 miles (-20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,854 miles
    Test number
    387666193238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail85,874 miles (+4,703)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,874 miles
    Test number
    405165893274
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass81,171 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,171 miles
    Test number
    746799692265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,824 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,824 miles
    Test number
    505513591211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail75,824 miles (+9,469)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,824 miles
    Test number
    365061691210
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass66,355 miles (+6,800)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,355 miles
    Test number
    451840130118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,555 miles (+19,403)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,555 miles
    Test number
    693811129101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,152 miles (+14,945)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,152 miles
    Test number
    713007718138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,207 miles
    Test number
    643926207155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 LKT

Does L6 LKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 LKT is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 LKT?
The MOT on L6 LKT is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 LKT done?
L6 LKT was recorded at 172,308 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 7,859 miles a year.
Has L6 LKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 LKT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 LKT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 LKT find?
L6 LKT passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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