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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 HXXMOT history

LB05 HXX is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2026
Mileage
88,152 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 HXX was last recorded at 88,152 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 3,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,255 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,897 miles
Average per year
3,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,152 miles
  • 2025 – 84,255 miles
  • 2024 – 83,779 miles
  • 2023 – 78,330 miles
  • 2022 – 73,150 miles
  • 2021 – 70,356 miles
  • 2020 – 69,552 miles
  • 2019 – 68,124 miles
  • 2018 – 66,982 miles
  • 2017 – 65,905 miles
  • 2016 – 64,525 miles
  • 2013 – 58,738 miles
  • 2012 – 46,899 miles
  • 2011 – 34,846 miles
  • 2010 – 29,322 miles
  • 2009 – 27,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,152 miles
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear by furl tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear rigid brake pipe between rear flexible brake hoses corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Rigid brake pipe corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer door handle sticky
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear rigid brake pipe between rear flexible brake hoses corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust mounting defective rear of gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,152 miles (+3,897)8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,152 miles
    Test number
    581598330334
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear by furl tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rigid brake pipe between rear flexible brake hoses corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rigid brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer door handle sticky
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rigid brake pipe between rear flexible brake hoses corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass84,255 miles (+476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,255 miles
    Test number
    211745339010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door stiff to open. All in good working order

  3. Pass83,779 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,779 miles
    Test number
    957090689849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,697 miles (+5,367)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,697 miles
    Test number
    934838774117
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing X4. One from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,330 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,330 miles
    Test number
    597671656660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,150 miles (+2,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    73,150 miles
    Test number
    159275841172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass70,356 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,356 miles
    Test number
    576204131920
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture behind lens (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail70,356 miles (+804)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,356 miles
    Test number
    435504343357
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testObligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Mirror glass missing (3.3 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture behind lens (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass69,552 miles (+1,428)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,552 miles
    Test number
    583854739121
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass68,124 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,124 miles
    Test number
    909891044598
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where visible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear of gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail68,123 miles (+1,141)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,123 miles
    Test number
    750417157283
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where visible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear of gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass66,982 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,982 miles
    Test number
    506578407871
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail66,980 miles (+1,075)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,980 miles
    Test number
    468285749098
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass65,905 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,905 miles
    Test number
    350386131600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail65,902 miles (+1,377)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,902 miles
    Test number
    208581250018
    • FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position front bonnet want open (6.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass64,525 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,525 miles
    Test number
    296423859697
    • AdvisoryE.L.M light on

  17. Fail64,523 miles (+5,785)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,523 miles
    Test number
    359926482969
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Can't test on fast idle due to engine overheating (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryE.L.M light on

  18. Pass58,738 miles (+104)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,738 miles
    Test number
    318682263348
    • NoteWET TEST
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting bracket broken

  19. Fail58,634 miles (+11,735)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,634 miles
    Test number
    649547553372
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWET TEST
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting bracket broken

  20. Pass46,899 miles (+12,053)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,899 miles
    Test number
    159710152337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,846 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,846 miles
    Test number
    517110331307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,322 miles
    Test number
    234614410285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,322 miles (+2,142)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,322 miles
    Test number
    741964310292
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass27,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,180 miles
    Test number
    743443159134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 HXX

Does LB05 HXX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 HXX expired on 22 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HXX?
The MOT on LB05 HXX expired on 22 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 HXX done?
LB05 HXX was recorded at 88,152 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,636 miles a year.
Has LB05 HXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HXX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 HXX 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 HXX find?
LB05 HXX failed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 8 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear; nearside brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear by fuel tank; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 14 more.

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