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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 HYYMOT history

LB05 HYY is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2025
Mileage
108,174 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HYY
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
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HYY was last recorded at 108,174 miles on 21 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,174 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,174 miles
  • 2023 – 101,635 miles
  • 2022 – 94,052 miles
  • 2020 – 92,335 miles
  • 2019 – 90,454 miles
  • 2017 – 86,284 miles
  • 2016 – 82,277 miles
  • 2014 – 71,891 miles
  • 2013 – 67,915 miles
  • 2012 – 62,111 miles
  • 2010 – 47,456 miles
  • 2008 – 33,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,174 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Emmisions just in

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,174 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,174 miles
    Test number
    754348434473
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,174 miles (+6,539)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,174 miles
    Test number
    425396928596
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,635 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,635 miles
    Test number
    216909209992
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  4. Fail101,619 miles (+7,567)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,619 miles
    Test number
    871282459295
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  5. Pass94,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,052 miles
    Test number
    693776863122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,052 miles (+1,717)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,052 miles
    Test number
    772134634768
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,335 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    92,335 miles
    Test number
    483335495185
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front - Rear Slight (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Starting To Deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome Minor Underside Corrosion

  8. Fail92,335 miles (+1,881)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,335 miles
    Test number
    853023310182
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front - Rear Slight (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Starting To Deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome Minor Underside Corrosion

  9. Pass90,454 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,454 miles
    Test number
    923428698775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,284 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,284 miles
    Test number
    875012362455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEmmisions just in
    • AdvisoryN/ head lamp water inside lens
    • AdvisoryO/s head lamp water inside lens
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  11. Fail86,269 miles (+3,992)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,269 miles
    Test number
    971930851317
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced water insid lens (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEmmisions just in
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  12. Pass82,277 miles (+10,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,277 miles
    Test number
    844138203191
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre inner edge worn

  13. Pass71,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,891 miles
    Test number
    257778504375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,889 miles (+3,974)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,889 miles
    Test number
    949328204308
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass67,915 miles (+5,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,915 miles
    Test number
    497901693260
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,111 miles (+2,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,111 miles
    Test number
    516009512391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass59,163 miles (+11,707)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,163 miles
    Test number
    768232142069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,456 miles
    Test number
    301974240323
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail47,456 miles (+5,751)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,456 miles
    Test number
    233652240357
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass41,705 miles (+8,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,705 miles
    Test number
    411410420094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass33,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,024 miles
    Test number
    771266188134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,024 miles1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,024 miles
    Test number
    933916988183
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 HYY

Does LB05 HYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 HYY expired on 20 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HYY?
The MOT on LB05 HYY expired on 20 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 HYY done?
LB05 HYY was recorded at 108,174 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2024, an average of 4,564 miles a year.
Has LB05 HYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HYY has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 HYY 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 HYY find?
LB05 HYY passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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