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BMW

Z4 2.5I · Grey

LJ04 ABF
BMW LJ04 ABF
MOTExpired
MOT due4 Jan 2026
First reg1 Mar 2004
Mileage114,288 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 July 2026.

PASSED · 10 Dec 2024
Test date10 Dec 2024
Expiry4 Jan 2026
Test number384315533148
Mileage114,288 mi
Advisoryparking brake performance poor o/s/r (198/126)
Advisoryfuel cap seal in very poor condition (advise new before next mot)
Advisoryengine covers and under trays fitted
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear pipe along fuel tank, unable to fully assess (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad leak, could be p.a.s fluid also. further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass. advise new before next mot (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass advise new before next mot (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryCentral brake lamp removed and taped over
FAILED · 9 Dec 2024
Test date9 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number387444805658
Mileage114,288 mi
Advisoryparking brake performance poor o/s/r (198/126)
Advisoryfuel cap seal in very poor condition (advise new before next mot)
Advisoryengine covers and under trays fitted
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear pipe along fuel tank, unable to fully assess (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure looks like new lamp unit (4.1.1 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (bulb/ lens) (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad leak, could be p.a.s fluid also. further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass. advise new before next mot (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass advise new before next mot (0.1 (b))
MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 30 Dec 2023
Test date30 Dec 2023
Expiry4 Jan 2025
Test number192503409568
Mileage111,832 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear in clip beside fuel tank corroded, unable to fully assess. (1.1.11 (c))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryengine cover and under trays fitted
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryfuel cap sealing device / rubber perished
PASSED · 5 Jan 2023
Test date5 Jan 2023
Expiry4 Jan 2024
Test number770342078053
Mileage108,015 mi
FAILED · 4 Jan 2023
Test date4 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number201878708344
Mileage108,015 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Sep 2022
Test date9 Sep 2022
Expiry8 Sep 2023
Test number696125033698
Mileage107,673 mi
FAILED · 9 Sep 2022
Test date9 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number587205896325
Mileage107,673 mi
PrsOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PrsFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 25 Jan 2021
Test date25 Jan 2021
Expiry26 Jan 2022
Test number928460238765
Mileage105,466 mi
PASSED · 27 Jan 2020
Test date27 Jan 2020
Expiry26 Jan 2021
Test number754817448129
Mileage103,720 mi
PASSED · 25 Jan 2019
Test date25 Jan 2019
Expiry24 Jan 2020
Test number548494924344
Mileage100,055 mi
PASSED · 23 Feb 2018
Test date23 Feb 2018
Expiry28 Feb 2019
Test number757368526656
Mileage97,274 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisorybrake discs slightly worn
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 23 Feb 2018
Test date23 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number660478550179
Mileage97,274 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisorybrake discs slightly worn
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 1 Mar 2017
Test date1 Mar 2017
Expiry28 Feb 2018
Test number425817220342
Mileage91,672 mi
AdvisoryOffside headlight image poor
AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryWipers poor
FAILED · 27 Feb 2017
Test date27 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number204998847199
Mileage91,672 mi
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside headlight image poor
DangerousBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposing cords (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 15 Feb 2016
Test date15 Feb 2016
Expiry18 Feb 2017
Test number359586405735
Mileage85,988 mi
PASSED · 9 Feb 2015
Test date9 Feb 2015
Expiry18 Feb 2016
Test number516120645019
Mileage80,466 mi
PASSED · 19 Feb 2014
Test date19 Feb 2014
Expiry18 Feb 2015
Test number949230454088
Mileage75,285 mi
FAILED · 4 Apr 2013
Test date4 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number599754293090
Mileage72,388 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 4 Apr 2013
Test date4 Apr 2013
Expiry3 Apr 2014
Test number596664293006
Mileage72,388 mi
PASSED · 2 Apr 2012
Test date2 Apr 2012
Expiry1 Apr 2013
Test number705373192063
Mileage69,039 mi
FAILED · 2 Apr 2012
Test date2 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number517883492050
Mileage69,039 mi
PrsOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 2 Apr 2011
Test date2 Apr 2011
Expiry1 Apr 2012
Test number987422691097
Mileage14,025 mi
PASSED · 12 Mar 2010
Test date12 Mar 2010
Expiry13 Mar 2011
Test number104851370416
Mileage55,393 mi
FAILED · 12 Mar 2010
Test date12 Mar 2010
Expiry
Test number494041670005
Mileage55,393 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 13 Mar 2009
Test date13 Mar 2009
Expiry13 Mar 2010
Test number991102779096
Mileage47,772 mi
DangerousSCREW IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL
PASSED · 14 Mar 2008
Test date14 Mar 2008
Expiry13 Mar 2009
Test number294444978069
Mileage35,315 mi
PASSED · 21 Apr 2007
Test date21 Apr 2007
Expiry20 Apr 2008
Test number243401517126
Mileage25,645 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredoff side rear hand brake low