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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

L7 LCLMOT history

L7 LCL is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2024
Mileage
120,918 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 LCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 LCL was last recorded at 120,918 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,915 miles · 9 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,918 miles
  • 2022 – 115,755 miles
  • 2020 – 114,073 miles
  • 2019 – 109,537 miles
  • 2018 – 103,856 miles
  • 2017 – 96,599 miles
  • 2016 – 90,881 miles
  • 2015 – 87,658 miles
  • 2014 – 82,457 miles
  • 2013 – 73,811 miles
  • 2012 – 64,839 miles
  • 2011 – 55,639 miles
  • 2010 – 41,188 miles
  • 2009 – 30,225 miles
  • 2008 – 26,796 miles
  • 2007 – 21,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,918 miles
  • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,918 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,918 miles
    Test number
    786826787496
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))

  2. Fail120,915 miles (+5,160)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,915 miles
    Test number
    813340511477
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))

  3. Pass115,755 miles (+1,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,755 miles
    Test number
    914620292775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass114,073 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,073 miles
    Test number
    345753555266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,537 miles (+5,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,537 miles
    Test number
    197912506237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass103,856 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,856 miles
    Test number
    286699539122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail103,853 miles (+7,254)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,853 miles
    Test number
    410493278093
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass96,599 miles (+5,718)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,599 miles
    Test number
    929600153339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,881 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,881 miles
    Test number
    540513062002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,871 miles (+3,213)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,871 miles
    Test number
    288731819243
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass87,658 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,658 miles
    Test number
    837434785636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,536 miles (+5,079)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,536 miles
    Test number
    515323268230
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass82,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,457 miles
    Test number
    678649704324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail82,457 miles (+8,646)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,457 miles
    Test number
    795514504358
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass73,811 miles (+8,972)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,811 miles
    Test number
    468664473291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,839 miles (+9,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,839 miles
    Test number
    725752982270
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass55,639 miles (+14,451)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,639 miles
    Test number
    638187181258
    • NoteUnder trays fitted to vehicle.

  18. Pass41,188 miles (+10,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,188 miles
    Test number
    782762580249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass30,225 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,225 miles
    Test number
    533739679226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,052 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,052 miles
    Test number
    904433449006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,796 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,796 miles
    Test number
    232456148043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,869 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,869 miles
    Test number
    494898557081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,863 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,863 miles
    Test number
    380577657099
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L7 LCL

Does L7 LCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 LCL expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 LCL?
The MOT on L7 LCL expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 LCL done?
L7 LCL was recorded at 120,918 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023, an average of 6,239 miles a year.
Has L7 LCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 LCL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 LCL 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 L7 LCL find?
L7 LCL passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute; coolant leak; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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