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BMW Z4

White · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

L71 ABCMOT history

L71 ABC is a white petrol BMW Z4 first used on 26 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 75,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

L71 ABC white BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,526 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 ABC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 ABC was last recorded at 75,526 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,525 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,001 miles
Average per year
4,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,526 miles
  • 2025 – 74,525 miles
  • 2024 – 67,868 miles
  • 2023 – 63,121 miles
  • 2022 – 59,044 miles
  • 2021 – 56,361 miles
  • 2020 – 53,507 miles
  • 2019 – 51,662 miles
  • 2018 – 49,591 miles
  • 2017 – 46,408 miles
  • 2016 – 45,291 miles
  • 2015 – 43,705 miles
  • 2014 – 36,540 miles
  • 2013 – 28,719 miles
  • 2012 – 18,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,526 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,526 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,526 miles
    Test number
    929704131316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,525 miles (+6,657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    74,525 miles
    Test number
    384575320315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass67,868 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,868 miles
    Test number
    216699495034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  4. Fail67,868 miles (+4,747)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,868 miles
    Test number
    775243644190
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  5. Pass63,121 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,121 miles
    Test number
    977122239468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,044 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,044 miles
    Test number
    830469660224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,361 miles (+2,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,361 miles
    Test number
    529426192372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  8. Pass53,507 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,507 miles
    Test number
    398446157995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,662 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,662 miles
    Test number
    585009107069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,591 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,591 miles
    Test number
    559094983114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,408 miles
    Test number
    917456020879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,408 miles (+1,117)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,408 miles
    Test number
    241534058332
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  13. Pass45,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,291 miles
    Test number
    218374440911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,291 miles (+1,586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,291 miles
    Test number
    973126969754
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
  15. Pass43,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,705 miles
    Test number
    247024823837
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail43,705 miles (+7,165)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,705 miles
    Test number
    911632604754
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass36,540 miles (+7,821)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,540 miles
    Test number
    819382954227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,719 miles (+10,455)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,719 miles
    Test number
    315108463443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,264 miles
    Test number
    399546552400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L71 ABC

Does L71 ABC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L71 ABC is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L71 ABC?
The MOT on L71 ABC is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L71 ABC done?
L71 ABC was recorded at 75,526 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 4,098 miles a year.
Has L71 ABC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 ABC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L71 ABC 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 L71 ABC find?
L71 ABC passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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