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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

L70 DDCMOT history

L70 DDC is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 25 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,362 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 DDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 DDC was last recorded at 78,362 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,350 miles · 8 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,362 miles
  • 2025 – 76,955 miles
  • 2024 – 75,934 miles
  • 2023 – 75,426 miles
  • 2022 – 74,672 miles
  • 2021 – 73,714 miles
  • 2020 – 72,557 miles
  • 2019 – 71,895 miles
  • 2018 – 71,494 miles
  • 2017 – 70,723 miles
  • 2016 – 69,117 miles
  • 2015 – 63,885 miles
  • 2014 – 58,240 miles
  • 2013 – 53,599 miles
  • 2012 – 43,446 miles
  • 2011 – 36,125 miles
  • 2010 – 29,843 miles
  • 2009 – 24,694 miles
  • 2008 – 17,775 miles
  • 2007 – 12,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,362 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,362 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,362 miles
    Test number
    986829440066
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,350 miles (+1,395)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,350 miles
    Test number
    881734959279
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,955 miles (+1,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,955 miles
    Test number
    893713530054
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass75,934 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,934 miles
    Test number
    998965271826
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail75,934 miles (+508)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,934 miles
    Test number
    796946174135
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,426 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,426 miles
    Test number
    418094024703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail75,426 miles (+754)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,426 miles
    Test number
    423308927718
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,672 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,672 miles
    Test number
    970191933639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,714 miles (+1,157)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,714 miles
    Test number
    179062370045
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,557 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,557 miles
    Test number
    969544238352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,895 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,895 miles
    Test number
    831670674709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,494 miles (+771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,494 miles
    Test number
    588618372053
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass70,723 miles (+1,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,723 miles
    Test number
    117197411059
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass69,117 miles (+5,232)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    701122245628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,885 miles (+5,645)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    347355705089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,240 miles (+4,641)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,240 miles
    Test number
    588570114052
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass53,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,599 miles
    Test number
    659814863145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail53,594 miles (+10,148)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,594 miles
    Test number
    679384663143
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass43,446 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,446 miles
    Test number
    219980762138
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail43,439 miles (+7,314)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,439 miles
    Test number
    256679852178
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass36,125 miles (+6,282)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,125 miles
    Test number
    335018751179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass29,843 miles (+5,149)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,843 miles
    Test number
    231799250134
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  23. Pass24,694 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,694 miles
    Test number
    280369859459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,636 miles (+6,861)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,636 miles
    Test number
    761637149143
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass17,775 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,775 miles
    Test number
    592577358137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    12,890 miles
    Test number
    194009257184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 DDC

Does L70 DDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 DDC is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 DDC?
The MOT on L70 DDC is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 DDC done?
L70 DDC was recorded at 78,362 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,384 miles a year.
Has L70 DDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 DDC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 DDC 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 L70 DDC find?
L70 DDC passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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