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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB03 MFUMOT history

LB03 MFU is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 108,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
108,144 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 MFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 MFU was last recorded at 108,144 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,141 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,144 miles
  • 2024 – 104,311 miles
  • 2022 – 102,257 miles
  • 2021 – 99,263 miles
  • 2020 – 96,321 miles
  • 2019 – 92,137 miles
  • 2018 – 82,950 miles
  • 2016 – 82,544 miles
  • 2015 – 81,678 miles
  • 2014 – 80,268 miles
  • 2013 – 76,510 miles
  • 2012 – 71,813 miles
  • 2011 – 66,016 miles
  • 2010 – 52,355 miles
  • 2009 – 32,900 miles
  • 2008 – 18,343 miles
  • 2007 – 15,595 miles
  • 2006 – 13,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,144 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySeveral Testable Items Obscured By Under TraysRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • N/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under trays and sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,144 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    789943721330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySeveral Testable Items Obscured By Under Trays

  2. Fail108,141 miles (+1,833)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,141 miles
    Test number
    248748236200
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySeveral Testable Items Obscured By Under Trays

  3. Pass106,308 miles (+1,997)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,308 miles
    Test number
    600476712982
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass104,311 miles (+2,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,311 miles
    Test number
    642380879027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,257 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,257 miles
    Test number
    879273657510
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,255 miles (+2,992)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,255 miles
    Test number
    606192469566
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,263 miles (+2,942)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,263 miles
    Test number
    231246329420
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass96,321 miles (+4,183)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,321 miles
    Test number
    780444537471
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass92,138 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,138 miles
    Test number
    465483934158
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  10. Fail92,137 miles (+3,688)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,137 miles
    Test number
    509322309094
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  11. Pass88,449 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,449 miles
    Test number
    476246762385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail88,445 miles (+5,495)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,445 miles
    Test number
    875897442118
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded center (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded center (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass82,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    296681513164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,950 miles (+406)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    448287331943
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,544 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,544 miles
    Test number
    102024803688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,678 miles
    Test number
    185823461484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,678 miles (+1,410)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,678 miles
    Test number
    619862067850
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass80,268 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,268 miles
    Test number
    337394154157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,510 miles
    Test number
    765701553173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail76,510 miles (+4,697)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,510 miles
    Test number
    668061353174
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass71,813 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,813 miles
    Test number
    997104762175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,768 miles (+5,752)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,768 miles
    Test number
    247440062113
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  23. Pass66,016 miles (+42)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,016 miles
    Test number
    558605461138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted and lipped.

  24. Fail65,974 miles (+13,619)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,974 miles
    Test number
    638401461131
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted and lipped.

  25. Pass52,355 miles (+19,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,355 miles
    Test number
    324031300293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass32,900 miles (+14,557)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,900 miles
    Test number
    650429999135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,343 miles (+2,748)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,343 miles
    Test number
    421623208228
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass15,595 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,595 miles
    Test number
    750725897185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass13,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,088 miles
    Test number
    313139596181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 MFU

Does LB03 MFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 MFU is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 MFU?
The MOT on LB03 MFU is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 MFU done?
LB03 MFU was recorded at 108,144 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 4,894 miles a year.
Has LB03 MFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 MFU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 MFU 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 LB03 MFU find?
LB03 MFU passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; several testable items obscured by under trays.

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