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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 PODMOT history

LD08 POD is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LD08 POD grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,952 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 POD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 POD was last recorded at 126,952 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 10,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,966 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,986 miles
Average per year
7,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,952 miles
  • 2024 – 106,265 miles
  • 2023 – 96,353 miles
  • 2021 – 89,714 miles
  • 2020 – 84,159 miles
  • 2019 – 79,670 miles
  • 2018 – 72,115 miles
  • 2017 – 63,691 miles
  • 2016 – 56,359 miles
  • 2015 – 51,530 miles
  • 2014 – 43,126 miles
  • 2013 – 34,724 miles
  • 2012 – 26,208 miles
  • 2011 – 15,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,952 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,952 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,952 miles
    Test number
    285637424443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,948 miles (+10,982)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,948 miles
    Test number
    640648052366
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,966 miles
    Test number
    393701240700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,966 miles (+9,701)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,966 miles
    Test number
    989228712743
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass106,265 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,265 miles
    Test number
    679971257366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail106,261 miles (+9,908)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,261 miles
    Test number
    861996723320
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,353 miles (+6,639)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,353 miles
    Test number
    429180146414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,714 miles (+5,555)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,714 miles
    Test number
    985476994788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,159 miles (+4,489)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,159 miles
    Test number
    457373133574
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,670 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,670 miles
    Test number
    769627701940
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  11. Fail79,669 miles (+7,554)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    291341378589
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  12. Pass72,115 miles (+8,424)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,115 miles
    Test number
    238481291958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,691 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,691 miles
    Test number
    107035164438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,888 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,888 miles
    Test number
    735738157196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,887 miles (+3,528)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,887 miles
    Test number
    134652479823
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken and missing (7.1.1)

  16. Pass56,359 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,359 miles
    Test number
    406532281278
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Fail56,351 miles (+4,821)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,351 miles
    Test number
    821923869484
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass51,530 miles (+8,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,530 miles
    Test number
    106182615145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass43,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,126 miles
    Test number
    759005834162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail43,126 miles (+8,402)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,126 miles
    Test number
    206055034113
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass34,724 miles (+8,516)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,724 miles
    Test number
    619971243176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,208 miles (+10,413)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,208 miles
    Test number
    218220642111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,795 miles
    Test number
    436253931163
    • 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)

Questions about LD08 POD

Does LD08 POD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 POD is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 POD?
The MOT on LD08 POD is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 POD done?
LD08 POD was recorded at 126,952 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 7,612 miles a year.
Has LD08 POD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 POD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 POD 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 LD08 POD find?
LD08 POD passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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