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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB03 TZVMOT history

LB03 TZV is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,442 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 TZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 TZV was last recorded at 121,442 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 8,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,960 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,482 miles
Average per year
5,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,442 miles
  • 2025 – 112,960 miles
  • 2024 – 105,302 miles
  • 2023 – 100,654 miles
  • 2022 – 90,866 miles
  • 2021 – 86,379 miles
  • 2020 – 84,938 miles
  • 2019 – 76,403 miles
  • 2018 – 71,291 miles
  • 2014 – 65,904 miles
  • 2013 – 61,229 miles
  • 2012 – 53,616 miles
  • 2011 – 39,473 miles
  • 2010 – 24,972 miles
  • 2009 – 22,339 miles
  • 2008 – 20,350 miles
  • 2007 – 15,760 miles
  • 2006 – 11,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,442 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively all front and rear disc's.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, from rocker cover gasket area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes soft.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear diff mounting rubber bushes soft.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,442 miles (+8,482)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,442 miles
    Test number
    965725954099
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass112,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,960 miles
    Test number
    207665388333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySmall chips front screen o/s/f

  3. Fail112,956 miles (+7,654)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,956 miles
    Test number
    896085392785
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySmall chips front screen o/s/f

  4. Pass105,302 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,302 miles
    Test number
    683098770697
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all front and rear disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, from rocker cover gasket area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes soft. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mounting rubber bushes soft.

  5. Fail105,301 miles (+4,647)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,301 miles
    Test number
    400980509676
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all front and rear disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, from rocker cover gasket area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes soft. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mounting rubber bushes soft.

  6. Pass100,654 miles (+9,788)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,654 miles
    Test number
    658887326478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,866 miles (+4,487)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,866 miles
    Test number
    496496781822
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,379 miles (+1,441)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,379 miles
    Test number
    935490539193
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Pass84,938 miles (+8,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,938 miles
    Test number
    930569660833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass76,403 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,403 miles
    Test number
    837773768570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,401 miles (+5,110)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,401 miles
    Test number
    447991395076
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass71,291 miles (+5,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,291 miles
    Test number
    296135847612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass65,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,904 miles
    Test number
    919219154023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,904 miles (+4,675)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,904 miles
    Test number
    168069854047
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass61,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,229 miles
    Test number
    595742123022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail61,229 miles (+7,613)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,229 miles
    Test number
    116981923051
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,616 miles (+14,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,616 miles
    Test number
    926419712083
    • 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. Pass39,473 miles (+14,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,473 miles
    Test number
    876343831076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass24,972 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,972 miles
    Test number
    610295030013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,964 miles (+2,625)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,964 miles
    Test number
    372834730098
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass22,339 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,339 miles
    Test number
    452358579075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,350 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,350 miles
    Test number
    930020578073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,760 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,760 miles
    Test number
    514477657028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    11,198 miles
    Test number
    240157266016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 TZV

Does LB03 TZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 TZV is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 TZV?
The MOT on LB03 TZV is valid until 3 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 TZV done?
LB03 TZV was recorded at 121,442 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,405 miles a year.
Has LB03 TZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 TZV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 TZV 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 TZV find?
LB03 TZV passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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