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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB57 LRLMOT history

LB57 LRL is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
119,526 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 LRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 LRL was last recorded at 119,526 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 1,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,904 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,622 miles
Average per year
6,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,526 miles
  • 2024 – 117,904 miles
  • 2023 – 117,883 miles
  • 2022 – 117,166 miles
  • 2021 – 111,932 miles
  • 2019 – 103,295 miles
  • 2018 – 97,503 miles
  • 2017 – 97,380 miles
  • 2016 – 93,111 miles
  • 2014 – 80,114 miles
  • 2013 – 63,722 miles
  • 2011 – 31,449 miles
  • 2010 – 20,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,526 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderseal applied

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,526 miles (+1,622)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,526 miles
    Test number
    236945996164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal applied

  2. Pass117,904 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,904 miles
    Test number
    112373560994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted restricting view of some testable items

  3. Pass117,883 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,883 miles
    Test number
    350731725850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,166 miles (+5,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,166 miles
    Test number
    746251806294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,932 miles (+8,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,932 miles
    Test number
    155198982507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass103,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,295 miles
    Test number
    484881378522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,295 miles (+5,792)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,295 miles
    Test number
    871001095157
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,503 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,503 miles
    Test number
    109090742398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,380 miles (+4,269)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,380 miles
    Test number
    949510247193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,111 miles
    Test number
    276019260818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,111 miles (+12,997)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,111 miles
    Test number
    334889159150
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass80,114 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,114 miles
    Test number
    225234864372
    • 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)

  13. Fail80,114 miles (+16,392)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,114 miles
    Test number
    899994264332
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • 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)

  14. Pass63,722 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,722 miles
    Test number
    736745663333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,706 miles (+16,576)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,706 miles
    Test number
    418161863439
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass47,130 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,130 miles
    Test number
    195922413004
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail47,129 miles (+15,680)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,129 miles
    Test number
    697710513038
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass31,449 miles (+11,183)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,449 miles
    Test number
    308792761306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,266 miles
    Test number
    460961640439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 LRL

Does LB57 LRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 LRL is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 LRL?
The MOT on LB57 LRL is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 LRL done?
LB57 LRL was recorded at 119,526 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 6,696 miles a year.
Has LB57 LRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 LRL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LB57 LRL 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 LB57 LRL find?
LB57 LRL passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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