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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 CVOMOT history

LB05 CVO is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 206,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
206,002 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 CVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 CVO was last recorded at 206,002 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,296 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,706 miles
Average per year
9,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,002 miles
  • 2024 – 201,296 miles
  • 2023 – 196,325 miles
  • 2022 – 194,416 miles
  • 2021 – 194,108 miles
  • 2019 – 193,327 miles
  • 2017 – 188,879 miles
  • 2016 – 170,074 miles
  • 2015 – 149,796 miles
  • 2014 – 133,214 miles
  • 2013 – 113,584 miles
  • 2012 – 102,881 miles
  • 2011 – 86,869 miles
  • 2010 – 63,410 miles
  • 2009 – 47,416 miles
  • 2008 – 36,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,002 miles
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,002 miles (+4,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    206,002 miles
    Test number
    866350760269
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  2. Pass201,296 miles (+4,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    201,296 miles
    Test number
    144878128799
    • AdvisoryFront Front wipers poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass196,325 miles (+161)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    196,325 miles
    Test number
    944338026362
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail196,164 miles (+1,748)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,164 miles
    Test number
    619788238123
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,416 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    194,416 miles
    Test number
    192151773284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail194,403 miles (+295)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,403 miles
    Test number
    627513961280
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass194,108 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    194,108 miles
    Test number
    592964314674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail194,087 miles (+13)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,087 miles
    Test number
    429595034515
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail194,074 miles (+747)10 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,074 miles
    Test number
    130615050872
    • MajorCentral Rear Lower Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass193,327 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    193,327 miles
    Test number
    917776345108
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail193,327 miles (+4,448)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,327 miles
    Test number
    783168972009
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass188,879 miles (+18,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    188,879 miles
    Test number
    555607656496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass170,074 miles (+1,365)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    170,074 miles
    Test number
    463334329090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail168,709 miles (+18,913)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,709 miles
    Test number
    541895533434
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on.
    • AdvisoryCoolant level light on.
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  15. Pass149,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    149,796 miles
    Test number
    806220905152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail149,796 miles (+16,582)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,796 miles
    Test number
    146309195088
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass133,214 miles (+19,630)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    133,214 miles
    Test number
    895414184040
    • NoteBrake pad warning light 0n.

  18. Pass113,584 miles (+10,703)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    113,584 miles
    Test number
    508153543024
    • NoteAll brake discs slight surface corrosion
    • NoteBoth sides front lower ball joints very slight wear

  19. Fail102,881 miles1 repaired2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,881 miles
    Test number
    468693722139
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass102,881 miles (+16,012)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,881 miles
    Test number
    706203622167
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass86,869 miles (+23,459)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,869 miles
    Test number
    768891371167
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine warning light illuminated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edges

  22. Pass63,410 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,410 miles
    Test number
    122908690199
    • NoteZone A of the windscreen has some stone chips

  23. Fail63,410 miles (+15,994)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,410 miles
    Test number
    214998990449
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteZone A of the windscreen has some stone chips

  24. Pass47,416 miles (+11,296)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,416 miles
    Test number
    144294649276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,120 miles
    Test number
    204167348205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 CVO

Does LB05 CVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 CVO is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 CVO?
The MOT on LB05 CVO is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 CVO done?
LB05 CVO was recorded at 206,002 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 9,764 miles a year.
Has LB05 CVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 CVO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 CVO 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 LB05 CVO find?
LB05 CVO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: service brake binding but not excessively; undertray fitted.

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