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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass117,734 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. Pass79,838 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,838 miles
    Test number
    811505691761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,242 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,242 miles
    Test number
    403391035668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass48,989 miles (+9,376)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,989 miles
    Test number
    952764223244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. Pass32,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,969 miles
    Test number
    139245103394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass27,571 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,571 miles
    Test number
    626087662104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass24,904 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,904 miles
    Test number
    604231160144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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