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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LB05 GEUMOT history

LB05 GEU is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
91,807 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 GEU was last recorded at 91,807 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 2,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,490 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,317 miles
Average per year
4,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,807 miles
  • 2025 – 89,490 miles
  • 2024 – 87,240 miles
  • 2023 – 84,740 miles
  • 2022 – 81,265 miles
  • 2020 – 74,424 miles
  • 2019 – 72,505 miles
  • 2018 – 70,308 miles
  • 2017 – 68,194 miles
  • 2016 – 64,707 miles
  • 2015 – 60,188 miles
  • 2014 – 56,193 miles
  • 2013 – 52,833 miles
  • 2011 – 43,198 miles
  • 2010 – 28,320 miles
  • 2009 – 28,259 miles
  • 2008 – 20,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,807 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,807 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    205794722055
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,807 miles (+2,317)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    534964242843
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,490 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,490 miles
    Test number
    167554209333
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,490 miles (+2,250)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,490 miles
    Test number
    199494456212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,240 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,240 miles
    Test number
    544524710798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,740 miles (+3,475)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,740 miles
    Test number
    150092504936
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,265 miles (+6,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,265 miles
    Test number
    448075716349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass74,424 miles (+1,919)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    74,424 miles
    Test number
    541160754005
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,505 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,505 miles
    Test number
    944924148317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,308 miles (+2,114)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    627017068160
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper and lower balljoint grease covers perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper and lower balljoint grease covers perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre valve stem rubber perishing.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray present impeding inspection.

  11. Pass68,194 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,194 miles
    Test number
    986189640881
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail68,194 miles (+3,487)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,194 miles
    Test number
    674271113411
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass64,707 miles (+4,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,707 miles
    Test number
    310065392771
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass60,188 miles (+22)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,188 miles
    Test number
    988551955180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail60,166 miles (+3,973)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,166 miles
    Test number
    535550855199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass56,193 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,193 miles
    Test number
    855347644101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,833 miles (+9,635)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,833 miles
    Test number
    499102403127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,198 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,198 miles
    Test number
    346677951176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,025 miles (+14,705)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,025 miles
    Test number
    449584451187
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass28,320 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,320 miles
    Test number
    242423950168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,259 miles (+7,904)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,259 miles
    Test number
    814824659115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,355 miles
    Test number
    332407258127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 GEU

Does LB05 GEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 GEU is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GEU?
The MOT on LB05 GEU is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 GEU done?
LB05 GEU was recorded at 91,807 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 4,045 miles a year.
Has LB05 GEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GEU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 GEU 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 GEU find?
LB05 GEU passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive.

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