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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LB04 MWVMOT history

LB04 MWV is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
161,081 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 MWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 MWV was last recorded at 161,081 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,058 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
5,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,081 miles
  • 2025 – 161,042 miles
  • 2024 – 157,277 miles
  • 2023 – 150,048 miles
  • 2022 – 141,704 miles
  • 2021 – 134,828 miles
  • 2020 – 127,588 miles
  • 2019 – 123,322 miles
  • 2018 – 119,074 miles
  • 2017 – 114,438 miles
  • 2016 – 109,281 miles
  • 2015 – 105,597 miles
  • 2014 – 97,518 miles
  • 2013 – 91,951 miles
  • 2012 – 88,091 miles
  • 2011 – 83,015 miles
  • 2010 – 77,572 miles
  • 2009 – 70,464 miles
  • 2008 – 65,648 miles
  • 2007 – 47,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,081 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear by fuel tank and on suspension arm corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offsode rear by fuel tank and on suspension arm corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Advisory at time of test under side of vehicle cover in mud

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,081 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    161,081 miles
    Test number
    163208119427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail161,058 miles (+16)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,058 miles
    Test number
    253309289773
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded near side front to back x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail161,042 miles (+3,765)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,042 miles
    Test number
    350597208658
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass157,277 miles (+7,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    157,277 miles
    Test number
    980100836517
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear corroded on rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear next to fuel tank and nearside rear floor cover by cover corroded recommend (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass150,048 miles (+8,344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    150,048 miles
    Test number
    835879021159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rears on minimum limit (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass141,704 miles (+6,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    141,704 miles
    Test number
    894797928852
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front recommend clean (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front recommend clean (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass134,828 miles (+7,240)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    134,828 miles
    Test number
    872509519266
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear corroded covered in grease on nearside rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear corroded covered in grease on offside rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre nearside rear

  8. Pass127,588 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    127,588 miles
    Test number
    562330882797
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear by fuel tank and on suspension arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offsode rear by fuel tank and on suspension arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvisory at time of test under side of vehicle cover in mud

  9. Fail127,545 miles (+4,223)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,545 miles
    Test number
    584151452209
    • MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear by fuel tank and on suspension arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offsode rear by fuel tank and on suspension arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvisory at time of test under side of vehicle cover in mud

  10. Pass123,322 miles (+4,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    123,322 miles
    Test number
    443120596626
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvisory note at time of test under side of vehicle cover in mud and metal brake pipes cover in mud can not see condition very well

  11. Pass119,074 miles (+4,636)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,074 miles
    Test number
    444506855908
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass114,438 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,438 miles
    Test number
    734336162261
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdvisory under tray fitted

  13. Fail114,343 miles (+5,062)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,343 miles
    Test number
    255496695485
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working offside rear (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass109,281 miles (+3,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,281 miles
    Test number
    793350141724
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdvisory under tray fitted

  15. Pass105,597 miles (+8,079)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    487406035159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,518 miles (+5,567)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,518 miles
    Test number
    986850074193
    • NoteBoth front tyres on inners slighty worn
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass91,951 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,951 miles
    Test number
    296560043487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,091 miles
    Test number
    295982572142
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail88,091 miles (+5,076)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,091 miles
    Test number
    399470072193
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass83,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    295321361431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,015 miles (+5,443)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    898081361145
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass77,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,572 miles
    Test number
    943789470148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,572 miles (+7,108)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,572 miles
    Test number
    704166570152
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear Discs corroded

  24. Pass70,464 miles (+4,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,464 miles
    Test number
    253439959461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass65,648 miles (+2,917)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,648 miles
    Test number
    244346398144
    • NoteBrake discs rusty,plastic trims fitted to underbody....

  26. Pass62,731 miles (+15,020)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,731 miles
    Test number
    163060678052
    • NoteRear tyres on legal limit 225/45/17 91w bridgestone

  27. Pass47,711 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    564845897084
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS ON APPROX 3/4MM
    • NoteFRONT TYRES ON 2MM 225/45/17 91W

Questions about LB04 MWV

Does LB04 MWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 MWV is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 MWV?
The MOT on LB04 MWV is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 MWV done?
LB04 MWV was recorded at 161,081 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,953 miles a year.
Has LB04 MWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 MWV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 MWV 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 MWV find?
LB04 MWV passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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