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BMW M4

Blue · Petrol · 2020 · 2,979 cc

L7 XAOMOT history

L7 XAO is a blue petrol BMW M4 first used on 18 Jan 2020. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 62,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

L7 XAO blue BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 4 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
62,815 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 XAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
18 Jan 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 XAO was last recorded at 62,815 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 3,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,578 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,237 miles
Average per year
8,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,815 miles
  • 2024 – 51,466 miles
  • 2023 – 42,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,815 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange/nuts corroded

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

6 tests since 14 Jan 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,815 miles (+3,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    62,815 miles
    Test number
    821564328957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange/nuts corroded

  2. Pass59,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    59,578 miles
    Test number
    294143914726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail59,578 miles (+8,112)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,578 miles
    Test number
    137048252419
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass51,466 miles (+9,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    51,466 miles
    Test number
    819756160308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass42,249 miles (+3,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    659704227738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass38,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    38,665 miles
    Test number
    205791788917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 XAO

Does L7 XAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 XAO is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 XAO?
The MOT on L7 XAO is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 XAO done?
L7 XAO was recorded at 62,815 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 8,267 miles a year.
Has L7 XAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 XAO has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 XAO 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 XAO find?
L7 XAO passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; front exhaust flange/nuts corroded.

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