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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB04 CWEMOT history

LB04 CWE is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
71,868 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 CWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 CWE was last recorded at 71,868 miles on 23 May 2025, 1,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,389 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,479 miles
Average per year
2,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,868 miles
  • 2024 – 70,389 miles
  • 2023 – 69,600 miles
  • 2022 – 68,722 miles
  • 2020 – 66,675 miles
  • 2018 – 59,813 miles
  • 2017 – 53,909 miles
  • 2016 – 47,003 miles
  • 2015 – 40,632 miles
  • 2014 – 39,615 miles
  • 2013 – 38,289 miles
  • 2012 – 35,652 miles
  • 2011 – 34,415 miles
  • 2010 – 33,021 miles
  • 2009 – 31,995 miles
  • 2008 – 26,325 miles
  • 2007 – 22,501 miles
  • 2006 – 17,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,868 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,868 miles (+1,479)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    71,868 miles
    Test number
    950037860183
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,389 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,389 miles
    Test number
    202296449268
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail70,382 miles (+782)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,382 miles
    Test number
    482808573409
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass69,600 miles (+878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,600 miles
    Test number
    891050374290
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass68,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,722 miles
    Test number
    329777204623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,722 miles (+2,047)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,722 miles
    Test number
    568502278636
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass66,675 miles (+30)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,675 miles
    Test number
    767281430279
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some components.

  8. Fail66,645 miles (+6,832)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,645 miles
    Test number
    793840270873
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass59,813 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,813 miles
    Test number
    951364606648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

  10. Fail59,813 miles (+5,904)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,813 miles
    Test number
    421083039318
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

  11. Pass53,909 miles (+6,906)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,909 miles
    Test number
    815288514022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,003 miles (+6,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,003 miles
    Test number
    697797187739
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

  13. Pass40,632 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,632 miles
    Test number
    839492365173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,615 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,615 miles
    Test number
    556954554141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,289 miles
    Test number
    136087553187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,289 miles (+2,637)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,289 miles
    Test number
    185277853154
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass35,652 miles (+20)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,652 miles
    Test number
    936493562108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail35,632 miles (+1,217)3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,632 miles
    Test number
    286570062107
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteE.M.L Staying on

  19. Pass34,415 miles (+1,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,415 miles
    Test number
    506518161126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass33,021 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,021 miles
    Test number
    932192560171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,995 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,995 miles
    Test number
    994042769156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,325 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,325 miles
    Test number
    972015068136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,501 miles (+4,564)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,501 miles
    Test number
    811899257118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,937 miles
    Test number
    693015666145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 CWE

Does LB04 CWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 CWE expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 CWE?
The MOT on LB04 CWE expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 CWE done?
LB04 CWE was recorded at 71,868 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 2,847 miles a year.
Has LB04 CWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 CWE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 CWE 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 LB04 CWE find?
LB04 CWE passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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