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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

N31 LOKMOT history

N31 LOK is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

N31 LOK blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2025
Mileage
97,982 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N31 LOK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

N31 LOK was last recorded at 97,982 miles on 13 May 2024, 382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,600 miles · 27 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
382 miles
Average per year
3,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,982 miles
  • 2023 – 97,600 miles
  • 2021 – 97,179 miles
  • 2020 – 96,178 miles
  • 2019 – 92,765 miles
  • 2018 – 90,797 miles
  • 2016 – 90,592 miles
  • 2015 – 89,898 miles
  • 2014 – 84,898 miles
  • 2013 – 77,816 miles
  • 2012 – 74,685 miles
  • 2011 – 66,202 miles
  • 2010 – 58,375 miles
  • 2009 – 49,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,982 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in rim protector

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,982 miles (+382)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,982 miles
    Test number
    764446118326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,600 miles (+421)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,600 miles
    Test number
    801824462018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,179 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,179 miles
    Test number
    401192725371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail97,177 miles (+999)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,177 miles
    Test number
    494016114718
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass96,178 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,178 miles
    Test number
    549192540197
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail96,175 miles (+3,410)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,175 miles
    Test number
    742464364385
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass92,765 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,765 miles
    Test number
    161201001336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,710 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    92,710 miles
    Test number
    360812931421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,797 miles (+205)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,797 miles
    Test number
    510844187316
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass90,592 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,592 miles
    Test number
    728404708297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,898 miles
    Test number
    404816228452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,898 miles (+5,000)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,898 miles
    Test number
    779277742697
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass84,898 miles (+7,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,898 miles
    Test number
    575136254174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail77,816 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,816 miles
    Test number
    128388553175
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass77,816 miles (+3,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,816 miles
    Test number
    999088453162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass74,685 miles (+8,483)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,685 miles
    Test number
    875262162281
    • 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)
    • NoteWarning light illuminated on dash

  17. Pass66,202 miles (+7,827)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,202 miles
    Test number
    689090061221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting braket inscure adequetly supported
    • NoteUnderbody cover fitted

  18. Pass58,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,375 miles
    Test number
    253840270296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,369 miles (+8,535)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,369 miles
    Test number
    214000470246
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass49,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,834 miles
    Test number
    754528669226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N31 LOK

Does N31 LOK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N31 LOK expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N31 LOK?
The MOT on N31 LOK expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N31 LOK done?
N31 LOK was recorded at 97,982 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 3,291 miles a year.
Has N31 LOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N31 LOK has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on N31 LOK 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 N31 LOK find?
N31 LOK passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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