
BMW Z4
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LB55 ODHMOT history
LB55 ODH is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,734 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 117,734 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,672 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 ODH
- 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
- 22 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 ODH was last recorded at 117,734 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 117,729 miles · 16 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 5,672 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,734 miles
- 2025 – 107,007 miles
- 2024 – 97,859 miles
- 2023 – 92,788 miles
- 2022 – 87,346 miles
- 2021 – 82,288 miles
- 2020 – 81,123 miles
- 2019 – 79,838 miles
- 2018 – 79,242 miles
- 2017 – 75,423 miles
- 2016 – 60,926 miles
- 2015 – 48,989 miles
- 2014 – 39,613 miles
- 2013 – 32,969 miles
- 2012 – 27,571 miles
- 2011 – 26,211 miles
- 2010 – 24,904 miles
- 2009 – 20,443 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre hanger
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,734 miles (+5)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 117,734 miles
- Test number
- 250975324919
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail117,729 miles (+10,722)8 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,729 miles
- Test number
- 511415965157
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass107,007 miles (+9,148)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 107,007 miles
- Test number
- 194572548157
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear frame, suspension components, arms, springs, area corroded
Pass97,859 miles (+5,071)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 97,859 miles
- Test number
- 223665117300
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass92,788 miles (+41)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 92,788 miles
- Test number
- 855675010687
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Fail92,747 miles (+5,401)3 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,747 miles
- Test number
- 136870329038
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Pass87,346 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 87,346 miles
- Test number
- 440329508346
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,342 miles (+123)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,342 miles
- Test number
- 474142632810
- MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polycarbonate lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polycarbonate lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,219 miles (+4,931)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,219 miles
- Test number
- 875339432376
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body covers obscuring view to some components
Pass82,288 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 82,288 miles
- Test number
- 486009107047
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail82,288 miles (+1,165)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,288 miles
- Test number
- 356994397209
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass81,123 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 81,123 miles
- Test number
- 340554632952
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail81,123 miles (+1,285)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,123 miles
- Test number
- 973349271180
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ?? (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass79,838 miles (+596)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 79,838 miles
- Test number
- 811505691761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,242 miles (+3,819)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 79,242 miles
- Test number
- 403391035668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,423 miles (+14,497)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 75,423 miles
- Test number
- 670362763545
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,926 miles (+11,937)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 60,926 miles
- Test number
- 823901425248
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,989 miles (+9,376)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 48,989 miles
- Test number
- 952764223244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,613 miles (+6,644)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 39,613 miles
- Test number
- 885981804317
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass32,969 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 32,969 miles
- Test number
- 139245103394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,969 miles (+5,398)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,969 miles
- Test number
- 125795703399
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass27,571 miles (+1,360)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 27,571 miles
- Test number
- 626087662104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,211 miles (+1,307)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 26,211 miles
- Test number
- 515130231155
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass24,904 miles (+4,461)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 24,904 miles
- Test number
- 604231160144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 20,443 miles
- Test number
- 240346959138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 ODH
- Does LB55 ODH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 ODH is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 ODH?
- The MOT on LB55 ODH is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 ODH done?
- LB55 ODH was recorded at 117,734 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,672 miles a year.
- Has LB55 ODH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 ODH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB55 ODH 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 LB55 ODH find?
- LB55 ODH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.
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