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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB03 OVAMOT history

LB03 OVA is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023 and it has passed 2 of 4 MOT tests, with 148,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2023
Mileage
148,982 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2023
MOT tests
4
2 passed · 2 failed
Per year
17,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 OVA
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 expired on 15 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 OVA was last recorded at 148,982 miles on 21 Aug 2023, 17,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,665 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
17,317 miles
Average per year
17,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,982 miles
  • 2022 – 131,665 miles
  • 2021 – 113,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,982 miles
  • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

4 tests since 16 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,982 miles (+17,317)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,982 miles
    Test number
    213214269268
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass131,665 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,665 miles
    Test number
    820951547957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail131,665 miles (+18,514)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,665 miles
    Test number
    217227738441
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,151 miles
    Test number
    637101265719
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Questions about LB03 OVA

Does LB03 OVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 OVA expired on 15 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 OVA?
The MOT on LB03 OVA expired on 15 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 OVA done?
LB03 OVA was recorded at 148,982 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2023, an average of 17,806 miles a year.
Has LB03 OVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 OVA has failed 2 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 OVA 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 OVA find?
LB03 OVA failed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 4 advisories: rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 9 more.

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