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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LB09 LJBMOT history

LB09 LJB is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 3 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 60,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
60,783 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 LJB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 LJB was last recorded at 60,783 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 5,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,086 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,697 miles
Average per year
4,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,783 miles
  • 2025 – 55,086 miles
  • 2024 – 50,428 miles
  • 2022 – 44,754 miles
  • 2021 – 41,110 miles
  • 2020 – 38,647 miles
  • 2019 – 34,515 miles
  • 2018 – 29,823 miles
  • 2017 – 24,087 miles
  • 2016 – 17,195 miles
  • 2015 – 12,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,783 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,783 miles (+5,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    60,783 miles
    Test number
    260998336929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass55,086 miles (+4,658)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,086 miles
    Test number
    445095485888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,428 miles (+5,674)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    50,428 miles
    Test number
    540818160621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,754 miles (+3,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,754 miles
    Test number
    722467482419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass41,110 miles (+2,463)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    41,110 miles
    Test number
    545049064465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass38,647 miles (+4,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,647 miles
    Test number
    487791032894
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres and wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front brake discs.

  7. Pass34,515 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,515 miles
    Test number
    361023339183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,823 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,823 miles
    Test number
    663895942769
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

  9. Fail29,819 miles (+5,732)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,819 miles
    Test number
    552352222161
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

  10. Pass24,087 miles (+6,892)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,087 miles
    Test number
    430969298987
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted covering components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components

  11. Pass17,195 miles (+4,283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    17,195 miles
    Test number
    662548074815
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing

  12. Pass12,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    12,912 miles
    Test number
    137532095001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 LJB

Does LB09 LJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 LJB is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 LJB?
The MOT on LB09 LJB is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 LJB done?
LB09 LJB was recorded at 60,783 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,332 miles a year.
Has LB09 LJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 LJB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LB09 LJB 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 LB09 LJB find?
LB09 LJB passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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