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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB54 HWEMOT history

LB54 HWE is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
118,330 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 HWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 HWE was last recorded at 118,330 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,328 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,330 miles
  • 2024 – 115,183 miles
  • 2022 – 112,664 miles
  • 2021 – 109,668 miles
  • 2020 – 107,795 miles
  • 2019 – 98,902 miles
  • 2018 – 91,370 miles
  • 2017 – 78,996 miles
  • 2016 – 65,121 miles
  • 2015 – 57,619 miles
  • 2014 – 44,328 miles
  • 2013 – 36,446 miles
  • 2012 – 35,749 miles
  • 2011 – 34,585 miles
  • 2010 – 33,504 miles
  • 2009 – 32,520 miles
  • 2008 – 29,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,330 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,330 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,330 miles
    Test number
    211801391781
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,328 miles (+3,145)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,328 miles
    Test number
    541496020685
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,183 miles (+2,519)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,183 miles
    Test number
    942596301166
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass112,664 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,664 miles
    Test number
    587490371558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail112,664 miles (+2,996)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,664 miles
    Test number
    280022036115
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass109,668 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,668 miles
    Test number
    881899619632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail109,667 miles (+1,872)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,667 miles
    Test number
    693515612006
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,795 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,795 miles
    Test number
    660513408551
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

  9. Fail107,794 miles (+11)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,794 miles
    Test number
    993967389180
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

  10. Fail107,783 miles (+8,881)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,783 miles
    Test number
    377547606319
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass98,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,902 miles
    Test number
    610741338407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Fail98,901 miles (+7,531)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,901 miles
    Test number
    273138794598
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass91,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,370 miles
    Test number
    870367929335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,370 miles (+12,374)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,370 miles
    Test number
    153969723984
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass78,996 miles (+13,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,996 miles
    Test number
    808355295814
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread low

  16. Pass65,121 miles (+7,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,121 miles
    Test number
    182723721784
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass57,619 miles (+13,291)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,619 miles
    Test number
    969115765078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass44,328 miles (+7,882)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,328 miles
    Test number
    588975084062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,446 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,446 miles
    Test number
    507634983010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,749 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,749 miles
    Test number
    117733582407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,585 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,585 miles
    Test number
    178187271039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,504 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,504 miles
    Test number
    824752660015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,520 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,520 miles
    Test number
    802100559088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,683 miles
    Test number
    454065318086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,683 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,683 miles
    Test number
    542739308089
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Questions about LB54 HWE

Does LB54 HWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 HWE expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 HWE?
The MOT on LB54 HWE expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 HWE done?
LB54 HWE was recorded at 118,330 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 5,143 miles a year.
Has LB54 HWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 HWE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 HWE 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 LB54 HWE find?
LB54 HWE passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall, and 2 more.

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