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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB03 OVKMOT history

LB03 OVK is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,606 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 OVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 OVK was last recorded at 142,606 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,600 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,606 miles
  • 2024 – 140,648 miles
  • 2023 – 140,184 miles
  • 2022 – 139,437 miles
  • 2021 – 131,617 miles
  • 2019 – 121,941 miles
  • 2018 – 112,835 miles
  • 2017 – 102,846 miles
  • 2016 – 92,297 miles
  • 2015 – 81,804 miles
  • 2014 – 71,523 miles
  • 2013 – 61,726 miles
  • 2012 – 58,892 miles
  • 2011 – 56,259 miles
  • 2010 – 51,942 miles
  • 2009 – 44,125 miles
  • 2008 – 31,209 miles
  • 2007 – 24,944 miles
  • 2006 – 19,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,606 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,606 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,606 miles
    Test number
    402187328447
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail142,600 miles (+1,952)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,600 miles
    Test number
    409199929329
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Clip missing from carrier (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Clip missing from carrier (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose not secured
  3. Pass140,648 miles (+464)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,648 miles
    Test number
    288210276095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material located inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material located inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass140,184 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    140,184 miles
    Test number
    850922353966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail140,180 miles (+743)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,180 miles
    Test number
    218184924133
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass139,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,437 miles
    Test number
    378941361738
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  7. Fail139,437 miles (+7,820)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,437 miles
    Test number
    667098691187
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  8. Pass131,617 miles (+9,676)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,617 miles
    Test number
    494264052190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,941 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,941 miles
    Test number
    651567688174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,873 miles (+9,038)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,873 miles
    Test number
    938009590063
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass112,835 miles (+232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,835 miles
    Test number
    138218768383
    • AdvisoryBoth rear headlights worn/faded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail112,603 miles (+9,757)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,603 miles
    Test number
    563625646074
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear headlights worn/faded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass102,846 miles (+10,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,846 miles
    Test number
    568187656446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass92,297 miles (+10,493)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,297 miles
    Test number
    115458844060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,804 miles (+10,281)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,804 miles
    Test number
    695261785160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
  16. Pass71,523 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,523 miles
    Test number
    255837474106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,459 miles (+9,733)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    347705374165
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass61,726 miles (+2,834)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,726 miles
    Test number
    299953183144
    • NoteNsf tyre uneven on inner edge
  19. Pass58,892 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,892 miles
    Test number
    577737962166
    • NoteTyre pressure lamp on
  20. Fail58,892 miles (+2,633)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,892 miles
    Test number
    495367262110
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTyre pressure lamp on
  21. Pass56,259 miles (+4,317)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,259 miles
    Test number
    258813171419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
  22. Pass51,942 miles (+7,817)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,942 miles
    Test number
    244049650150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,125 miles (+12,916)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,125 miles
    Test number
    732078269107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,209 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,209 miles
    Test number
    123430198186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,202 miles (+6,258)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,202 miles
    Test number
    341570378165
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
  26. Pass24,944 miles (+5,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,944 miles
    Test number
    474759467164
    • 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)
  27. Pass19,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,224 miles
    Test number
    531176446128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 OVK

Does LB03 OVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 OVK is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 OVK?
The MOT on LB03 OVK is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 OVK done?
LB03 OVK was recorded at 142,606 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 6,108 miles a year.
Has LB03 OVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 OVK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 OVK 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 OVK find?
LB03 OVK passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'.

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