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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LE04 FRLMOT history

LE04 FRL is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 9 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 69,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,048 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 FRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 FRL was last recorded at 69,048 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 4,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,359 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,689 miles
Average per year
2,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,048 miles
  • 2024 – 64,359 miles
  • 2023 – 64,314 miles
  • 2022 – 63,766 miles
  • 2021 – 62,884 miles
  • 2020 – 62,718 miles
  • 2019 – 61,214 miles
  • 2017 – 59,858 miles
  • 2016 – 57,623 miles
  • 2015 – 55,449 miles
  • 2014 – 53,539 miles
  • 2013 – 51,276 miles
  • 2012 – 47,481 miles
  • 2011 – 40,653 miles
  • 2010 – 37,116 miles
  • 2009 – 31,682 miles
  • 2008 – 25,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,048 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,048 miles (+4,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,048 miles
    Test number
    184543586596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass64,359 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    580575031596
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective sun faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective sun faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake in need of adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 above axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail64,359 miles (+45)5 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    625171967266
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective sun faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective sun faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake in need of adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 above axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass64,314 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,314 miles
    Test number
    896626978575
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail64,314 miles2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,314 miles
    Test number
    356057883920
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail64,314 miles (+548)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,314 miles
    Test number
    590984020168
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass63,766 miles (+882)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,766 miles
    Test number
    602953096824
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear ,both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass62,884 miles (+166)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    62,884 miles
    Test number
    776279580456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front exhaust bolts corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perishing

  9. Pass62,718 miles (+1,504)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    62,718 miles
    Test number
    752845242328
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust down pipe bolts corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy

  10. Pass61,214 miles (+1,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,214 miles
    Test number
    430964433527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass59,858 miles (+2,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,858 miles
    Test number
    112236352540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear mount bush) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish.

  12. Pass57,623 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    332101250663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker top starting to separate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drop link has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker top starting to separate
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes starting to corrode

  13. Fail57,623 miles (+2,174)2 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    755158916018
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker top starting to separate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker top starting to separate
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes starting to corrode

  14. Pass55,449 miles (+1,910)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,449 miles
    Test number
    337154720743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scubbed (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass53,539 miles (+2,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,539 miles
    Test number
    889373364366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass51,276 miles (+3,795)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,276 miles
    Test number
    377997453332
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn near wear bars

  17. Pass47,481 miles (+6,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,481 miles
    Test number
    398713862324
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass40,653 miles (+3,537)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,653 miles
    Test number
    846068301277
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroding and lipped
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

  19. Pass37,116 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,116 miles
    Test number
    393739960193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly pitted

  20. Fail37,115 miles (+5,433)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,115 miles
    Test number
    901128460140
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly pitted

  21. Pass31,682 miles (+6,000)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,682 miles
    Test number
    401063369095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,682 miles
    Test number
    872983648056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 FRL

Does LE04 FRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 FRL is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE04 FRL?
The MOT on LE04 FRL is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 FRL done?
LE04 FRL was recorded at 69,048 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,445 miles a year.
Has LE04 FRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 FRL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LE04 FRL 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 LE04 FRL find?
LE04 FRL passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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