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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB03 OVJMOT history

LB03 OVJ is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
111,264 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 OVJ
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
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 OVJ was last recorded at 111,264 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 2,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2014: 74,961 miles, lower than 669,641 miles on 2 Dec 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,245 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,019 miles
Average per year
4,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,264 miles
  • 2025 – 109,245 miles
  • 2024 – 107,012 miles
  • 2023 – 103,944 miles
  • 2022 – 100,185 miles
  • 2021 – 95,757 miles
  • 2020 – 93,790 miles
  • 2018 – 92,276 miles
  • 2016 – 88,953 miles
  • 2015 – 80,376 miles
  • 2014 – 74,961 miles
  • 2013 – 669,641 miles
  • 2012 – 64,959 miles
  • 2011 – 59,356 miles
  • 2010 – 54,891 miles
  • 2009 – 48,210 miles
  • 2008 – 42,325 miles
  • 2007 – 34,949 miles
  • 2006 – 27,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,264 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,264 miles (+2,019)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,264 miles
    Test number
    269686854196
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,245 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,245 miles
    Test number
    469816354156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

  3. Fail109,240 miles (+2,228)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,240 miles
    Test number
    365342741982
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass107,012 miles (+3,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,012 miles
    Test number
    685818287379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower rear arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,944 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,944 miles
    Test number
    578768259933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,185 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,185 miles
    Test number
    180593606244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,757 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,757 miles
    Test number
    866424832038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,790 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,790 miles
    Test number
    683442982318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,276 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,276 miles
    Test number
    850219920725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,193 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,193 miles
    Test number
    777552845433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,953 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,953 miles
    Test number
    115319198282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,941 miles (+8,565)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,941 miles
    Test number
    920481624396
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass80,376 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,376 miles
    Test number
    252949266227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,961 miles (-594,680)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    74,961 miles
    Test number
    408437034317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass669,641 miles (+604,682)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    669,641 miles
    Test number
    308046533392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,959 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,959 miles
    Test number
    517470442336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,356 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,356 miles
    Test number
    459433411389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,891 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,891 miles
    Test number
    593494410377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,210 miles (+5,885)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,210 miles
    Test number
    812858009300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,325 miles (+7,376)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,325 miles
    Test number
    450550818356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,949 miles (+7,363)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,949 miles
    Test number
    261141567249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,586 miles
    Test number
    230049256229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 OVJ

Does LB03 OVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 OVJ expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 OVJ?
The MOT on LB03 OVJ expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 OVJ done?
LB03 OVJ was recorded at 111,264 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,192 miles a year.
Has LB03 OVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 OVJ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 OVJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 OVJ find?
LB03 OVJ failed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside headlamp aim too low, and 11 more.

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