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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB04 MWEMOT history

LB04 MWE is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 24 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,243 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 MWE
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
24 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 MWE was last recorded at 118,243 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,938 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,305 miles
Average per year
4,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,243 miles
  • 2025 – 113,938 miles
  • 2024 – 107,756 miles
  • 2023 – 103,383 miles
  • 2022 – 99,496 miles
  • 2021 – 94,429 miles
  • 2020 – 88,099 miles
  • 2019 – 78,897 miles
  • 2018 – 76,104 miles
  • 2017 – 73,126 miles
  • 2015 – 71,048 miles
  • 2014 – 67,035 miles
  • 2013 – 62,738 miles
  • 2012 – 61,202 miles
  • 2011 – 56,018 miles
  • 2010 – 50,956 miles
  • 2009 – 46,093 miles
  • 2008 – 36,913 miles
  • 2007 – 31,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,243 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,243 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,243 miles
    Test number
    271529101697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,938 miles (+6,182)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,938 miles
    Test number
    666935772821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,756 miles (+4,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,756 miles
    Test number
    440987344759
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,383 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,383 miles
    Test number
    363932282039
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail103,383 miles (+3,887)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,383 miles
    Test number
    743406926366
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,496 miles
    Test number
    847848738234
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail99,496 miles (+5,067)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,496 miles
    Test number
    449522920681
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,429 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,429 miles
    Test number
    211404314439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,099 miles (+9,202)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,099 miles
    Test number
    553553409159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,897 miles
    Test number
    792283533385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,897 miles (+2,793)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,897 miles
    Test number
    566319697633
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass76,104 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,104 miles
    Test number
    221163497830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,126 miles
    Test number
    242833705457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail73,126 miles (+2,078)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,126 miles
    Test number
    504795557690
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass71,048 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,048 miles
    Test number
    715596342606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,035 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,035 miles
    Test number
    968420484287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,738 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,738 miles
    Test number
    657233313382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,202 miles (+3,239)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,202 miles
    Test number
    549520102336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass57,963 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,963 miles
    Test number
    726139532112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,018 miles (+5,062)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    416579031251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,956 miles (+4,863)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,956 miles
    Test number
    453526130290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,093 miles (+9,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,093 miles
    Test number
    990288139247
    • 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)

  23. Pass36,913 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,913 miles
    Test number
    234345438288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,896 miles
    Test number
    301531747416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 MWE

Does LB04 MWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 MWE is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 MWE?
The MOT on LB04 MWE is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 MWE done?
LB04 MWE was recorded at 118,243 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 4,680 miles a year.
Has LB04 MWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 MWE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 MWE 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 MWE find?
LB04 MWE passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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