BMW Z4
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc
LB08 TJVMOT history
LB08 TJV is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,583 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 168,583 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,627 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 TJV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z4
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 TJV was last recorded at 168,583 miles on 21 Feb 2025, 1,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 167,104 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,479 miles
- Average per year
- 10,627 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,583 miles
- 2024 – 152,604 miles
- 2023 – 135,499 miles
- 2022 – 127,174 miles
- 2020 – 108,639 miles
- 2019 – 87,949 miles
- 2018 – 82,918 miles
- 2017 – 76,979 miles
- 2016 – 69,172 miles
- 2015 – 59,997 miles
- 2014 – 52,518 miles
- 2013 – 44,367 miles
- 2012 – 32,134 miles
- 2011 – 23,905 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,583 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,583 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 168,583 miles
- Test number
- 763762674408
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail168,583 miles (+1,479)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,583 miles
- Test number
- 321857639660
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail167,104 miles (+14,500)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,104 miles
- Test number
- 448253631035
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass152,604 miles (+17,105)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 152,604 miles
- Test number
- 355476398051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,499 miles (+8,325)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 135,499 miles
- Test number
- 708179055736
- AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,174 miles (+18,535)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 127,174 miles
- Test number
- 185940917817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,639 miles (+20,690)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 108,639 miles
- Test number
- 884531046797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,949 miles (+5,031)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 87,949 miles
- Test number
- 463701618789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,918 miles (+5,939)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 82,918 miles
- Test number
- 805299259168
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak noted during test
Pass76,979 miles (+153)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 76,979 miles
- Test number
- 236603881054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,826 miles (+7,654)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,826 miles
- Test number
- 226691584618
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass69,172 miles (+9,175)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 69,172 miles
- Test number
- 527772235332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,997 miles (+7,479)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 59,997 miles
- Test number
- 888890354911
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp security
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
Pass52,518 miles (+8,151)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 52,518 miles
- Test number
- 389767964281
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass44,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 44,367 miles
- Test number
- 319605773252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,367 miles (+12,233)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,367 miles
- Test number
- 265619463246
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass32,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 32,134 miles
- Test number
- 885620972216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,134 miles (+8,229)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,134 miles
- Test number
- 409629562245
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail23,905 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,905 miles
- Test number
- 296649451295
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass23,905 miles (+455)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 23,905 miles
- Test number
- 728339151254
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass23,450 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 23,450 miles
- Test number
- 167539271153
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail23,450 miles1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,450 miles
- Test number
- 625678471169
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LB08 TJV
- Does LB08 TJV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB08 TJV expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 TJV?
- The MOT on LB08 TJV expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB08 TJV done?
- LB08 TJV was recorded at 168,583 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 10,627 miles a year.
- Has LB08 TJV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 TJV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB08 TJV 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 TJV find?
- LB08 TJV passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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