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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 ZXGMOT history

LB05 ZXG is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 4 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
150,628 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 ZXG
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
4 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 ZXG was last recorded at 150,628 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,290 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
338 miles
Average per year
8,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,628 miles
  • 2022 – 143,910 miles
  • 2021 – 142,337 miles
  • 2020 – 139,530 miles
  • 2019 – 136,233 miles
  • 2018 – 135,642 miles
  • 2017 – 122,260 miles
  • 2016 – 122,251 miles
  • 2015 – 116,298 miles
  • 2014 – 108,665 miles
  • 2013 – 105,315 miles
  • 2012 – 89,972 miles
  • 2011 – 74,127 miles
  • 2010 – 57,252 miles
  • 2009 – 35,298 miles
  • 2008 – 16,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,628 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,628 miles (+338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,628 miles
    Test number
    608436996919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,290 miles (+65)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,290 miles
    Test number
    599242694116
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCar is not charging and battery is flat

  3. Fail150,225 miles (+6,315)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,225 miles
    Test number
    899468059431
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked at weld (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass143,910 miles (+1,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    143,910 miles
    Test number
    250814839534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,337 miles (+2,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    142,337 miles
    Test number
    790036003781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass139,530 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,530 miles
    Test number
    498204230671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    136,233 miles
    Test number
    977156082818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,233 miles (+591)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,233 miles
    Test number
    656117541400
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification rear bush mounting bolt broken (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,642 miles (+13,382)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,642 miles
    Test number
    899886305969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,260 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,260 miles
    Test number
    691683150830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail122,251 miles (+32)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,251 miles
    Test number
    658419950939
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged damaged/perished (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged damaged/perished (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront ehaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished between treads+small cut not to cords and starting to nwear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake application slightly uneven

  12. Fail122,219 miles (+5,921)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,219 miles
    Test number
    814226924912
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm joint has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass116,298 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    116,298 miles
    Test number
    877632635100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteE/m/l/light on
    • NoteTps warning light on

  14. Fail116,298 miles (+7,633)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,298 miles
    Test number
    286736925112
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteE/m/l/light on
    • NoteTps warning light on

  15. Pass108,665 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    108,665 miles
    Test number
    236446524482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,315 miles (+15,343)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    105,315 miles
    Test number
    957869633280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,972 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,972 miles
    Test number
    956342612213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,862 miles (+15,735)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,862 miles
    Test number
    947788302284
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge.

  19. Pass74,127 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    74,127 miles
    Test number
    606334731263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note75% of centre stop light working
    • NoteGearbox exhaust mount broken but still fully supported

  20. Fail74,127 miles (+16,875)3 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,127 miles
    Test number
    336114831462
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note75% of centre stop light working
    • NoteGearbox exhaust mount broken but still fully supported

  21. Pass57,252 miles (+21,954)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    471425430255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,298 miles (+258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,298 miles
    Test number
    681562629203
    • 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)

  23. Fail35,040 miles (+19,014)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,040 miles
    Test number
    562617319220
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  24. Pass16,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,026 miles
    Test number
    101738818205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 ZXG

Does LB05 ZXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 ZXG expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 ZXG?
The MOT on LB05 ZXG expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 ZXG done?
LB05 ZXG was recorded at 150,628 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 8,852 miles a year.
Has LB05 ZXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 ZXG has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 ZXG 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 ZXG find?
LB05 ZXG passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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