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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

L8 FKBMOT history

L8 FKB is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 7 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,185 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 FKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 FKB was last recorded at 82,185 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,844 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
341 miles
Average per year
3,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,185 miles
  • 2025 – 81,844 miles
  • 2024 – 80,898 miles
  • 2023 – 78,719 miles
  • 2022 – 78,360 miles
  • 2021 – 77,529 miles
  • 2020 – 76,429 miles
  • 2019 – 75,312 miles
  • 2018 – 71,352 miles
  • 2017 – 66,933 miles
  • 2015 – 57,713 miles
  • 2014 – 52,219 miles
  • 2013 – 42,923 miles
  • 2012 – 35,428 miles
  • 2011 – 29,292 miles
  • 2010 – 23,661 miles
  • 2009 – 20,678 miles
  • 2008 – 18,894 miles
  • 2007 – 16,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,185 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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,185 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,185 miles
    Test number
    200465876031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,844 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,844 miles
    Test number
    409670975870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,842 miles (+944)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    624748870633
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  4. Pass80,898 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,898 miles
    Test number
    427970083488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,719 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,719 miles
    Test number
    270665478357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,360 miles (+831)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,360 miles
    Test number
    919138584187
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass77,529 miles (+1,100)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,529 miles
    Test number
    496859153880
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass76,429 miles (+1,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,429 miles
    Test number
    680135455588
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened suspension turret strut mount is partially fractured(not a major component) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lens misting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass75,312 miles (+3,960)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,312 miles
    Test number
    297218134476
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Body component slightly loose strut brace mounting (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass71,352 miles (+4,419)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,352 miles
    Test number
    659665601613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner edge wearing low

  11. Pass66,933 miles (+9,220)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,933 miles
    Test number
    580131485544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,713 miles (+5,494)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,713 miles
    Test number
    827731065108
    • NoteNearside rear non-obligatory positional light not working

  13. Pass52,219 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,219 miles
    Test number
    116436334139
    • 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)
    • NoteREAR TRACK

  14. Fail52,219 miles (+9,296)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,219 miles
    Test number
    976226034193
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteREAR TRACK

  15. Pass42,923 miles (+7,495)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,923 miles
    Test number
    266596333452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,428 miles (+6,136)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,428 miles
    Test number
    906696442022
    • NoteFront tyres worn very low on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has small damage to outer wall but no cords showing

  17. Pass29,292 miles (+5,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,292 miles
    Test number
    236090721060
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass23,661 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,661 miles
    Test number
    641787300035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,678 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,678 miles
    Test number
    443151129011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,894 miles (+1,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,894 miles
    Test number
    393725828001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass16,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,973 miles
    Test number
    313700937018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 FKB

Does L8 FKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 FKB is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 FKB?
The MOT on L8 FKB is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 FKB done?
L8 FKB was recorded at 82,185 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,396 miles a year.
Has L8 FKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 FKB has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 FKB 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 L8 FKB find?
L8 FKB passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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