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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 FHPMOT history

LB08 FHP is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 5 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,873 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 FHP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 FHP was last recorded at 80,873 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 4,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,206 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,667 miles
Average per year
4,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,873 miles
  • 2025 – 76,206 miles
  • 2024 – 74,628 miles
  • 2023 – 72,817 miles
  • 2022 – 70,955 miles
  • 2021 – 65,629 miles
  • 2020 – 60,792 miles
  • 2019 – 59,090 miles
  • 2018 – 55,625 miles
  • 2017 – 51,570 miles
  • 2016 – 41,720 miles
  • 2015 – 40,188 miles
  • 2014 – 34,013 miles
  • 2013 – 27,044 miles
  • 2012 – 20,680 miles
  • 2011 – 13,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,873 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,873 miles
    Test number
    340179449854
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail80,873 miles (+4,667)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,873 miles
    Test number
    852910225794
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,206 miles (+1,578)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,206 miles
    Test number
    626150254427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,628 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,628 miles
    Test number
    386917524207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,627 miles (+1,810)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,627 miles
    Test number
    670213010987
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,817 miles
    Test number
    681618039701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,817 miles (+1,862)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,817 miles
    Test number
    438267895378
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass70,955 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,955 miles
    Test number
    614082730175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail70,953 miles (+5,324)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,953 miles
    Test number
    954735277519
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,629 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,629 miles
    Test number
    495103124140
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack

  11. Fail65,627 miles (+4,835)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,627 miles
    Test number
    485355814115
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack

  12. Pass60,792 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,792 miles
    Test number
    997237320299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,090 miles (+3,465)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,090 miles
    Test number
    908308481641
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass55,625 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,625 miles
    Test number
    875174052830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror secured with duct tape
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside rear

  15. Fail55,624 miles (+4,054)4 major2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,624 miles
    Test number
    268325119144
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing/ wrong size fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror secured with duct tape
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside rear

  16. Pass51,570 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,570 miles
    Test number
    907215049735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,567 miles (+9,847)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,567 miles
    Test number
    699015503422
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

  18. Pass41,720 miles (+1,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,720 miles
    Test number
    340224204753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass40,188 miles (+6,175)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,188 miles
    Test number
    527289086025
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBODY WORK DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
    • AdvisoryENGINE SILL AND FLOOR COVERS
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING THIN
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND LOWER (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND LOWER (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear BRAKE PADS ARE3 WEARING THIN

  20. Pass34,013 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,013 miles
    Test number
    448205554292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail34,013 miles (+6,969)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,013 miles
    Test number
    787115954243
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass27,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,044 miles
    Test number
    589360863253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,044 miles (+6,364)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,044 miles
    Test number
    225400563261
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass20,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,680 miles
    Test number
    376399962448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail20,680 miles (+6,999)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,680 miles
    Test number
    685338262278
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Fail13,681 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,681 miles
    Test number
    116820771261
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass13,681 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    13,681 miles
    Test number
    916320971266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,371 miles
    Test number
    665393731131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 FHP

Does LB08 FHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 FHP is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 FHP?
The MOT on LB08 FHP is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 FHP done?
LB08 FHP was recorded at 80,873 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,403 miles a year.
Has LB08 FHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 FHP has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 FHP 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 LB08 FHP find?
LB08 FHP passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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