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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB03 SXXMOT history

LB03 SXX is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,310 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 SXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 SXX was last recorded at 115,310 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,223 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
5,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,310 miles
  • 2020 – 111,825 miles
  • 2019 – 107,429 miles
  • 2018 – 102,408 miles
  • 2017 – 95,651 miles
  • 2016 – 87,663 miles
  • 2015 – 80,506 miles
  • 2014 – 73,377 miles
  • 2013 – 65,118 miles
  • 2012 – 57,467 miles
  • 2011 – 49,901 miles
  • 2010 – 40,837 miles
  • 2009 – 33,260 miles
  • 2008 – 24,614 miles
  • 2007 – 16,202 miles
  • 2006 – 12,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,310 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,310 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,310 miles
    Test number
    633149768153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,223 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,223 miles
    Test number
    432108655990
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  3. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    264861175451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. FailMileage not read1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    737855988835
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    628403555475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    870675662739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass111,825 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,825 miles
    Test number
    209667296179
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail111,822 miles (+4,393)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,822 miles
    Test number
    740084184804
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass107,429 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,429 miles
    Test number
    481632088905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,408 miles (+49)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,408 miles
    Test number
    444932187699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt twisted but does not effect operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail102,359 miles (+6,708)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,359 miles
    Test number
    641682596814
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt twisted but does not effect operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass95,651 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,651 miles
    Test number
    756181641849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,650 miles (+7,987)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,650 miles
    Test number
    719591381321
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass87,663 miles (+7,157)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,663 miles
    Test number
    852982950761
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass80,506 miles (+163)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,506 miles
    Test number
    175118055483
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on iner edges.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail80,343 miles (+6,966)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,343 miles
    Test number
    577805755029
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on iner edges.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass73,377 miles (+8,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,377 miles
    Test number
    989065754081
    • 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)

  18. Pass65,118 miles (+7,651)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,118 miles
    Test number
    397029043005
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass57,467 miles (+82)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    399242262096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail57,385 miles (+7,484)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,385 miles
    Test number
    567960862052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass49,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,901 miles
    Test number
    358878741085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,901 miles (+9,064)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,901 miles
    Test number
    649278241061
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  23. Pass40,837 miles (+7,577)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,837 miles
    Test number
    843369340002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,260 miles (+8,646)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,260 miles
    Test number
    874515069072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

  25. Pass24,614 miles (+8,412)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,614 miles
    Test number
    780858568087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,202 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,202 miles
    Test number
    383836477199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,326 miles
    Test number
    823091676112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 SXX

Does LB03 SXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 SXX is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 SXX?
The MOT on LB03 SXX is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 SXX done?
LB03 SXX was recorded at 115,310 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 5,141 miles a year.
Has LB03 SXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 SXX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 SXX 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 SXX find?
LB03 SXX passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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