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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB04 GRFMOT history

LB04 GRF is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,778 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 GRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 GRF was last recorded at 125,778 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 1,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,841 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,937 miles
Average per year
5,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,778 miles
  • 2025 – 123,841 miles
  • 2024 – 117,273 miles
  • 2023 – 110,243 miles
  • 2022 – 107,685 miles
  • 2021 – 100,846 miles
  • 2020 – 97,285 miles
  • 2019 – 95,279 miles
  • 2018 – 87,736 miles
  • 2017 – 82,595 miles
  • 2016 – 76,590 miles
  • 2015 – 70,636 miles
  • 2014 – 65,337 miles
  • 2012 – 59,700 miles
  • 2011 – 53,916 miles
  • 2010 – 50,394 miles
  • 2009 – 42,718 miles
  • 2008 – 34,387 miles
  • 2007 – 24,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,778 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear lead not connected
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,778 miles (+1,937)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,778 miles
    Test number
    770886079291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear lead not connected
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

  2. Pass123,841 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    123,841 miles
    Test number
    620575581977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,273 miles (+7,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,273 miles
    Test number
    112039604602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass110,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,243 miles
    Test number
    712849283381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,243 miles (+2,558)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,243 miles
    Test number
    902795783792
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,685 miles (+6,839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    107,685 miles
    Test number
    351122058193
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,846 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,846 miles
    Test number
    445849786539
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear ( next to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  8. Fail100,846 miles (+3,561)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,846 miles
    Test number
    292978352272
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced due to condensation (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear ( next to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  9. Pass97,285 miles (+2,006)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    907745609098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass95,279 miles (+7,543)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    95,279 miles
    Test number
    753800325863
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass87,736 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,736 miles
    Test number
    660815353308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,595 miles (+6,005)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,595 miles
    Test number
    337824275201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNo oil in engine prior to mot
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryWipers not parking home

  13. Pass76,590 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,590 miles
    Test number
    988819541416
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail76,586 miles (+5,950)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,586 miles
    Test number
    827549060489
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass70,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,636 miles
    Test number
    386007345035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,633 miles (+5,296)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    917137645021
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass65,337 miles (+5,637)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,337 miles
    Test number
    148077734489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,700 miles (+5,784)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,700 miles
    Test number
    916455882293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,916 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,916 miles
    Test number
    255525331234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,394 miles
    Test number
    780638940340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,394 miles (+7,676)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,394 miles
    Test number
    393615040391
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  22. Pass42,718 miles (+8,331)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,718 miles
    Test number
    522285959281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,387 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,387 miles
    Test number
    711798108264
    • NoteAdvise covers fitted underneath vehicle
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs lipped

  24. Fail34,387 miles (+10,144)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,387 miles
    Test number
    763598208277
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise brake fliud top up
    • NoteAdvise covers fitted underneath vehicle
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs lipped

  25. Pass24,243 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,243 miles
    Test number
    324964607458
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin

Questions about LB04 GRF

Does LB04 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 GRF is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 GRF?
The MOT on LB04 GRF is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 GRF done?
LB04 GRF was recorded at 125,778 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 5,365 miles a year.
Has LB04 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 GRF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 GRF 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 GRF find?
LB04 GRF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake wear lead not connected; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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