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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 ZBXMOT history

LB05 ZBX is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 23 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,875 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 ZBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 ZBX was last recorded at 86,875 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,386 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,489 miles
Average per year
4,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,875 miles
  • 2025 – 85,386 miles
  • 2024 – 77,672 miles
  • 2023 – 68,419 miles
  • 2022 – 64,185 miles
  • 2021 – 58,330 miles
  • 2020 – 53,411 miles
  • 2019 – 48,573 miles
  • 2018 – 43,758 miles
  • 2017 – 39,245 miles
  • 2016 – 36,285 miles
  • 2015 – 32,787 miles
  • 2014 – 30,249 miles
  • 2013 – 27,313 miles
  • 2012 – 25,868 miles
  • 2011 – 21,129 miles
  • 2010 – 16,615 miles
  • 2009 – 12,130 miles
  • 2008 – 9,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,875 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Both front tyres slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,875 miles (+1,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    409119889287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,386 miles (+7,714)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,386 miles
    Test number
    622735227020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,672 miles (+9,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,672 miles
    Test number
    268134033491
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,419 miles (+4,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,419 miles
    Test number
    240531958904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and perished advice change soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge advice change soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge advice change soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and perished advice change soon (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass64,185 miles (+5,855)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,185 miles
    Test number
    431319712892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass58,330 miles (+4,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,330 miles
    Test number
    282178176923
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished in treads
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

  7. Pass53,411 miles (+4,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,411 miles
    Test number
    739268557231
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished

  8. Pass48,573 miles (+4,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    48,573 miles
    Test number
    871913771510
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished

  9. Pass43,758 miles (+4,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,758 miles
    Test number
    442971108051
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished in treads

  10. Pass39,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,245 miles
    Test number
    881178255966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,245 miles (+2,960)5 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,245 miles
    Test number
    363305079578
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust section clamp (7.1.2)

  12. Pass36,285 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,285 miles
    Test number
    701199091089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,787 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,787 miles
    Test number
    606906395149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,249 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,249 miles
    Test number
    947081894114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,313 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,313 miles
    Test number
    595045603229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,868 miles (+4,739)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,868 miles
    Test number
    549600402299
    • NoteEml on

  17. Pass21,129 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,129 miles
    Test number
    549389991108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,615 miles
    Test number
    963183490168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,615 miles (+4,485)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,615 miles
    Test number
    234073190128
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass12,130 miles (+2,732)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    12,130 miles
    Test number
    231360699195
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass9,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,398 miles
    Test number
    271119798465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 ZBX

Does LB05 ZBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 ZBX is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 ZBX?
The MOT on LB05 ZBX is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 ZBX done?
LB05 ZBX was recorded at 86,875 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,260 miles a year.
Has LB05 ZBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 ZBX has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on LB05 ZBX 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 ZBX find?
LB05 ZBX passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x on both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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