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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.

L70 DWD silver BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass77,116 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Pass70,881 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,881 miles
    Test number
    929712666798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,893 miles
    Test number
    911579835666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass50,656 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,656 miles
    Test number
    160342767969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. Pass45,594 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,594 miles
    Test number
    577976493153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass39,761 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,761 miles
    Test number
    438132021259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,338 miles (+9,340)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,338 miles
    Test number
    424414770252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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