# RL54VLR — BMW Z4 MOT History & Vehicle Check

RL54VLR is a Grey BMW Z4, Petrol (2171cc), first registered 2005-02-17. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for RL54VLR — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | RL54VLR |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | Z4 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 2171cc |
| First registered | 2005-02-17 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-03-19 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 23
- Passes: 18
- Fails: 5
- Pass rate: 78.26%
- Total defects recorded: 63

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 17:11:28 | PASSED | 140,911 MI | 2027-03-19 00:00:00 |
| 2026-03-18 11:40:34 | FAILED | 140,908 MI | — |
| 2025-01-22 18:46:15 | PASSED | 134,830 MI | 2026-01-21 00:00:00 |
| 2024-04-30 16:23:31 | PASSED | 134,779 MI | 2025-04-29 00:00:00 |
| 2023-03-27 09:54:08 | PASSED | 131,725 MI | 2024-03-26 00:00:00 |
| 2023-03-27 09:54:07 | FAILED | 131,725 MI | — |
| 2022-03-22 13:45:54 | PASSED | 129,894 MI | 2023-03-21 00:00:00 |
| 2021-03-16 12:29:39 | PASSED | 128,126 MI | 2022-03-15 00:00:00 |
| 2019-11-26 17:47:35 | PASSED | 119,315 MI | 2020-11-29 00:00:00 |
| 2019-11-25 15:06:38 | FAILED | 119,315 MI | — |
| 2018-11-30 13:16:07 | PASSED | 106,574 MI | 2019-11-29 00:00:00 |
| 2017-11-21 12:04:11 | PASSED | 94,954 MI | 2018-11-20 00:00:00 |
| 2017-11-21 12:04:10 | FAILED | 94,954 MI | — |
| 2016-11-11 11:14:57 | PASSED | 86,651 MI | 2017-11-10 00:00:00 |
| 2015-07-30 10:06:27 | PASSED | 96,090 MI | 2016-07-29 00:00:00 |
| 2014-07-28 12:46:00 | PASSED | 65,587 MI | 2015-07-27 00:00:00 |
| 2013-07-17 15:09:21 | PASSED | 58,934 MI | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 |
| 2013-07-17 13:21:25 | FAILED | 58,928 MI | — |
| 2012-04-23 17:08:52 | PASSED | 51,584 MI | 2013-04-22 00:00:00 |
| 2011-01-18 16:55:47 | PASSED | 51,494 MI | 2012-02-17 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-12 12:55:48 | PASSED | 42,730 MI | 2011-02-17 00:00:00 |
| 2009-02-14 12:43:01 | PASSED | 33,677 MI | 2010-02-17 00:00:00 |
| 2008-02-16 10:20:23 | PASSED | 24,188 MI | 2009-02-17 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2026-03-20 17:11:28 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Rear metal under tray/shield damaged.
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi/brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi/brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

**2026-03-18 11:40:34 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear metal under tray/shield damaged.
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi/brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi/brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MAJOR: Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

**2025-01-22 18:46:15 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- ADVISORY: Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

**2024-04-30 16:23:31 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

**2023-03-27 09:54:08 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

**2023-03-27 09:54:07 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- PRS: Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

**2022-03-22 13:45:54 (PASSED)**

- MINOR: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2019-11-26 17:47:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

**2019-11-25 15:06:38 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DANGEROUS: Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MAJOR: Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MINOR: Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2018-11-30 13:16:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2017-11-21 12:04:10 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- PRS: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- PRS: Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- PRS: Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

**2013-07-17 13:21:25 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for RL54VLR is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/RL54VLR. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-24.