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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB04 GSYMOT history

LB04 GSY is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 14 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 120,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2026
Mileage
120,968 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 GSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 GSY was last recorded at 120,968 miles on 21 Apr 2025, 6,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,411 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,557 miles
Average per year
6,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,968 miles
  • 2024 – 114,411 miles
  • 2023 – 104,507 miles
  • 2022 – 99,060 miles
  • 2021 – 96,834 miles
  • 2019 – 93,750 miles
  • 2018 – 90,071 miles
  • 2016 – 85,154 miles
  • 2015 – 80,710 miles
  • 2014 – 73,859 miles
  • 2013 – 61,940 miles
  • 2012 – 43,216 miles
  • 2011 – 38,556 miles
  • 2010 – 35,515 miles
  • 2009 – 31,604 miles
  • 2008 – 20,618 miles
  • 2007 – 20,225 miles
  • 2006 – 9,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,968 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,968 miles
    Test number
    722235086070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail120,968 miles (+6,557)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,968 miles
    Test number
    284822648497
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass114,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    114,411 miles
    Test number
    517102575083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,411 miles (+9,904)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,411 miles
    Test number
    820089331880
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,507 miles (+5,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,507 miles
    Test number
    294603859842
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp slightly condensated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass99,060 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,060 miles
    Test number
    251019476849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail99,060 miles (+2,226)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,060 miles
    Test number
    950098132322
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass96,834 miles (+3,084)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,834 miles
    Test number
    600338731618
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,750 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,750 miles
    Test number
    838702511476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  10. Fail93,744 miles (+3,673)3 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,744 miles
    Test number
    726731766269
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm steel wires exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass90,071 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,071 miles
    Test number
    408128895520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail90,061 miles (+4,907)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,061 miles
    Test number
    713363560224
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass85,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,154 miles
    Test number
    148150366008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,154 miles (+4,444)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,154 miles
    Test number
    535585959732
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass80,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,710 miles
    Test number
    591477386677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,710 miles (+6,851)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,710 miles
    Test number
    871411715360
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass73,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,859 miles
    Test number
    179766814388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,859 miles (+11,919)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,859 miles
    Test number
    286426014373
    • FailureNearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass61,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,940 miles
    Test number
    136200533388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,940 miles (+18,724)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,940 miles
    Test number
    706250533302
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass43,216 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,216 miles
    Test number
    416256022327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre has heavy wear to inside edge
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail43,216 miles (+4,660)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,216 miles
    Test number
    956011922397
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre has heavy wear to inside edge
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass38,556 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,556 miles
    Test number
    536016511383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,515 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,515 miles
    Test number
    454109500493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,604 miles (+3,776)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,604 miles
    Test number
    433069289295
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOsr shock sleave broken

  26. Pass27,828 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,828 miles
    Test number
    610660099056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,818 miles (+7,200)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,818 miles
    Test number
    814010989015
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass20,618 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,618 miles
    Test number
    131338678459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,225 miles (+10,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,225 miles
    Test number
    113192057302
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass9,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,454 miles
    Test number
    992666306306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 GSY

Does LB04 GSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 GSY expired on 26 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 GSY?
The MOT on LB04 GSY expired on 26 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 GSY done?
LB04 GSY was recorded at 120,968 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2025, an average of 6,039 miles a year.
Has LB04 GSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 GSY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 GSY 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 GSY find?
LB04 GSY passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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