
BMW Z4
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc
L70 DWDMOT history
L70 DWD is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,116 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 77,116 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,137 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 DWD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z4
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 30 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 DWD was last recorded at 77,116 miles on 5 May 2026, 993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,123 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 993 miles
- Average per year
- 3,137 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,116 miles
- 2025 – 76,123 miles
- 2024 – 75,126 miles
- 2023 – 74,695 miles
- 2022 – 73,708 miles
- 2020 – 72,115 miles
- 2019 – 70,881 miles
- 2018 – 69,893 miles
- 2017 – 59,744 miles
- 2016 – 50,656 miles
- 2015 – 50,249 miles
- 2014 – 48,752 miles
- 2013 – 45,594 miles
- 2012 – 42,657 miles
- 2011 – 39,761 miles
- 2010 – 34,338 miles
- 2009 – 24,998 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018
Underside covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,116 miles (+993)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 77,116 miles
- Test number
- 325698265534
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass76,123 miles (+997)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 76,123 miles
- Test number
- 162104105059
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre - Rear underside (1.1.11 (c))
Pass75,126 miles (+431)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 75,126 miles
- Test number
- 661958576650
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass74,695 miles (+987)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 74,695 miles
- Test number
- 393886080995
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass73,708 miles (+1,593)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 73,708 miles
- Test number
- 696971996097
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber shroud u/s
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted
Pass72,115 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 72,115 miles
- Test number
- 669018304588
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted
Fail72,115 miles (+1,234)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,115 miles
- Test number
- 931599256647
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted
Pass70,881 miles (+988)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 70,881 miles
- Test number
- 929712666798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,893 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 69,893 miles
- Test number
- 911579835666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,893 miles (+3,539)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,893 miles
- Test number
- 317766785925
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated Dirty (1.8 (a))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Pass66,354 miles (+78)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 66,354 miles
- Test number
- 266954545336
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail66,276 miles (+6,532)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,276 miles
- Test number
- 271353784213
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,744 miles (+9,088)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 59,744 miles
- Test number
- 167633294241
- 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)
Pass50,656 miles (+407)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 50,656 miles
- Test number
- 160342767969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,249 miles (+1,497)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 50,249 miles
- Test number
- 199163715273
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteEngine management light on.
- NoteNearside front brake binding.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass48,752 miles (+3,158)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 48,752 miles
- Test number
- 359160404264
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteExhaust support clamp fractured.
- NoteNearside front brake binding slightly.
Pass45,594 miles (+2,937)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 45,594 miles
- Test number
- 577976493153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,657 miles (+2,896)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 42,657 miles
- Test number
- 467660812224
- 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)
Pass39,761 miles (+5,423)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 39,761 miles
- Test number
- 438132021259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,338 miles (+9,340)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 34,338 miles
- Test number
- 424414770252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,998 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 24,998 miles
- Test number
- 423226369247
- 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)
Questions about L70 DWD
- Does L70 DWD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 DWD is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 DWD?
- The MOT on L70 DWD is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 DWD done?
- L70 DWD was recorded at 77,116 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,137 miles a year.
- Has L70 DWD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 DWD has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on L70 DWD 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 DWD find?
- L70 DWD passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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