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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB03 SZXMOT history

LB03 SZX is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
65,453 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 SZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 SZX was last recorded at 65,453 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,446 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,453 miles
  • 2025 – 63,794 miles
  • 2024 – 62,395 miles
  • 2023 – 60,461 miles
  • 2022 – 58,499 miles
  • 2021 – 56,989 miles
  • 2020 – 55,604 miles
  • 2019 – 53,935 miles
  • 2018 – 52,673 miles
  • 2017 – 51,294 miles
  • 2016 – 50,209 miles
  • 2015 – 49,192 miles
  • 2014 – 48,418 miles
  • 2013 – 47,217 miles
  • 2011 – 44,980 miles
  • 2010 – 43,421 miles
  • 2009 – 40,953 miles
  • 2008 – 38,453 miles
  • 2006 – 25,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,453 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,453 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    65,453 miles
    Test number
    112253992929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,446 miles (+1,652)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,446 miles
    Test number
    129143888831
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass63,794 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    63,794 miles
    Test number
    308637893638
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail63,794 miles (+1,399)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,794 miles
    Test number
    499263158252
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass62,395 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,395 miles
    Test number
    676993707594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,388 miles (+1,927)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,388 miles
    Test number
    358465211706
    • 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))

  7. Pass60,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    60,461 miles
    Test number
    784666966884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,461 miles (+1,962)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,461 miles
    Test number
    911321375857
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  9. Pass58,499 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,499 miles
    Test number
    420833660695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,989 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,989 miles
    Test number
    402000993159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,604 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,604 miles
    Test number
    657707724443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,935 miles (+1,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,935 miles
    Test number
    384025945444
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear mid section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass52,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,673 miles
    Test number
    213702596294
    • AdvisoryFront perishing on outer edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail52,673 miles (+1,379)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,673 miles
    Test number
    705574462925
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront perishing on outer edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass51,294 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,294 miles
    Test number
    953225849751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,209 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,209 miles
    Test number
    737340915249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,192 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,192 miles
    Test number
    889229425065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  18. Fail49,192 miles (+774)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,192 miles
    Test number
    929389525011
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Fail48,418 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,418 miles
    Test number
    728500634061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,418 miles (+1,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,418 miles
    Test number
    749570634027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,217 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,217 miles
    Test number
    498810133001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,980 miles (+1,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,980 miles
    Test number
    897014771118
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass43,421 miles (+2,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,421 miles
    Test number
    874364870137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass40,953 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,953 miles
    Test number
    492880779161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,453 miles (+13,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,453 miles
    Test number
    832502178181
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass25,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,208 miles
    Test number
    764992166350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,208 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,208 miles
    Test number
    370842966313
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB03 SZX

Does LB03 SZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 SZX is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 SZX?
The MOT on LB03 SZX is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 SZX done?
LB03 SZX was recorded at 65,453 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 2,106 miles a year.
Has LB03 SZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 SZX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 SZX 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 SZX find?
LB03 SZX passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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