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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB03 XLXMOT history

LB03 XLX is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 49,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
49,599 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 XLX
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
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 XLX was last recorded at 49,599 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,512 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
1,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,599 miles
  • 2025 – 49,512 miles
  • 2024 – 49,344 miles
  • 2023 – 49,176 miles
  • 2022 – 49,026 miles
  • 2021 – 48,766 miles
  • 2020 – 48,367 miles
  • 2019 – 47,781 miles
  • 2018 – 46,325 miles
  • 2017 – 45,490 miles
  • 2016 – 43,753 miles
  • 2015 – 40,327 miles
  • 2014 – 37,270 miles
  • 2013 – 34,189 miles
  • 2012 – 31,368 miles
  • 2011 – 28,736 miles
  • 2010 – 25,966 miles
  • 2009 – 22,991 miles
  • 2008 – 20,166 miles
  • 2007 – 16,852 miles
  • 2006 – 13,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,599 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil Level on min

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,599 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    49,599 miles
    Test number
    977431677388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass49,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,512 miles
    Test number
    539221496025
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail49,512 miles (+168)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,512 miles
    Test number
    407559207711
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass49,344 miles (+168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,344 miles
    Test number
    555444041145
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTransmission oil leak.

  5. Pass49,176 miles (+150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,176 miles
    Test number
    910375471463
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass49,026 miles (+260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,026 miles
    Test number
    508479620029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass48,766 miles (+399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,766 miles
    Test number
    535875232411
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are feathering
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass48,367 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,367 miles
    Test number
    919859701148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,781 miles (+1,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    937986072944
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lens are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass46,325 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,325 miles
    Test number
    171588092931
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil Level on min

  11. Fail46,314 miles (+824)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,314 miles
    Test number
    237048868242
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil Level on min

  12. Pass45,490 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,490 miles
    Test number
    934903819774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,753 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,753 miles
    Test number
    758650452671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,744 miles (+3,417)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,744 miles
    Test number
    278249237361
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass40,327 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,327 miles
    Test number
    567992395157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,270 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,270 miles
    Test number
    275282994101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail37,270 miles (+3,081)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,270 miles
    Test number
    257881394494
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass34,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,189 miles
    Test number
    679224283159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,189 miles (+2,821)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,189 miles
    Test number
    716604883191
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass31,368 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,368 miles
    Test number
    806407282191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,736 miles (+2,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,736 miles
    Test number
    136502181179
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass25,966 miles (+2,975)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,966 miles
    Test number
    582200790111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMetal underbody bracing tray damaged.

  23. Pass22,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,991 miles
    Test number
    250622899409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,991 miles (+2,825)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,991 miles
    Test number
    464852899115
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass20,166 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,166 miles
    Test number
    513049488125
    • NoteAluminium engine undertray damaged.

  26. Fail20,166 miles (+3,314)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,166 miles
    Test number
    601639788169
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAluminium engine undertray damaged.

  27. Pass16,852 miles (+3,644)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,852 miles
    Test number
    262904477191
    • NoteALUMINIUM ENGINE UNDERTRAY DAMAGED

  28. Pass13,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,208 miles
    Test number
    762801686134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 XLX

Does LB03 XLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 XLX is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 XLX?
The MOT on LB03 XLX is valid until 20 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 XLX done?
LB03 XLX was recorded at 49,599 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 1,816 miles a year.
Has LB03 XLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 XLX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 XLX 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 XLX find?
LB03 XLX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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