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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 2,497 cc

L8 GRNMOT history

L8 GRN is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 8 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 51,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L8 GRN black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
51,053 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GRN was last recorded at 51,053 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,236 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
817 miles
Average per year
3,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,053 miles
  • 2025 – 50,236 miles
  • 2024 – 44,165 miles
  • 2023 – 42,290 miles
  • 2022 – 39,980 miles
  • 2021 – 37,491 miles
  • 2020 – 35,263 miles
  • 2019 – 33,195 miles
  • 2018 – 30,937 miles
  • 2017 – 26,492 miles
  • 2016 – 22,174 miles
  • 2015 – 17,894 miles
  • 2014 – 15,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,053 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear lamps damaged both

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 worn on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,053 miles (+817)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    51,053 miles
    Test number
    415009324440
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear lamps damaged both

  2. Pass50,236 miles (+6,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    50,236 miles
    Test number
    588245212726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass44,165 miles (+1,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    44,165 miles
    Test number
    820234679225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass42,290 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    42,290 miles
    Test number
    565312948182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,248 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    42,248 miles
    Test number
    529427005783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,980 miles (+2,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    39,980 miles
    Test number
    609968850186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass37,491 miles (+2,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,491 miles
    Test number
    518972288620
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass35,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,263 miles
    Test number
    202636689280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail35,263 miles (+2,068)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,263 miles
    Test number
    914913005668
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass33,195 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    33,195 miles
    Test number
    272230327150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,937 miles
    Test number
    447633791714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,936 miles (+4,444)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,936 miles
    Test number
    944879487927
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  13. Pass26,492 miles (+4,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,492 miles
    Test number
    977698601254
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight wear on edges

  14. Pass22,174 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,174 miles
    Test number
    984481499633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,894 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,894 miles
    Test number
    174741214083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,356 miles
    Test number
    237640724210
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L8 GRN

Does L8 GRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GRN is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GRN?
The MOT on L8 GRN is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GRN done?
L8 GRN was recorded at 51,053 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,085 miles a year.
Has L8 GRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GRN has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L8 GRN 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 GRN find?
L8 GRN passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear lamps damaged both.

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