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BMW Z4

White · Petrol · 2009 · 2,497 cc

LB59 EXPMOT history

LB59 EXP is a white petrol BMW Z4 first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,350 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 EXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 EXP was last recorded at 95,350 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,409 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
941 miles
Average per year
5,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,350 miles
  • 2025 – 94,409 miles
  • 2024 – 88,657 miles
  • 2023 – 81,449 miles
  • 2022 – 72,073 miles
  • 2021 – 67,462 miles
  • 2020 – 63,111 miles
  • 2019 – 59,234 miles
  • 2018 – 54,429 miles
  • 2017 – 51,728 miles
  • 2016 – 47,310 miles
  • 2015 – 44,355 miles
  • 2014 – 41,378 miles
  • 2013 – 32,701 miles
  • 2012 – 19,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,350 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryTPMS light on

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive From engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,350 miles (+941)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,350 miles
    Test number
    864487120460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  2. Pass94,409 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,409 miles
    Test number
    898990852312
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources led light (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail94,409 miles (+5,752)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,409 miles
    Test number
    495434742273
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources led light (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass88,657 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,657 miles
    Test number
    473251038524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail88,620 miles (+7,171)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,620 miles
    Test number
    924508916455
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass81,449 miles (+9,376)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,449 miles
    Test number
    339540674379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,073 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,073 miles
    Test number
    407198204371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,071 miles (+4,609)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,071 miles
    Test number
    594756232254
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,462 miles
    Test number
    224648897026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,462 miles (+4,351)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,462 miles
    Test number
    696531214380
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass63,111 miles (+3,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,111 miles
    Test number
    821350100259
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass59,234 miles (+77)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,234 miles
    Test number
    461790396661
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail59,157 miles (+4,728)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,157 miles
    Test number
    772291310361
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated broken (4.11 (b) (iii))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass54,429 miles (+2,701)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,429 miles
    Test number
    941971917244
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass51,728 miles (+4,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,728 miles
    Test number
    761535702918
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,310 miles (+2,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,310 miles
    Test number
    582818317278
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass44,355 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,355 miles
    Test number
    549431245199
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish

  18. Fail44,355 miles (+2,977)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,355 miles
    Test number
    926941545168
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish

  19. Pass41,378 miles (+8,677)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,378 miles
    Test number
    346237354135
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass32,701 miles (+13,677)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,701 miles
    Test number
    856953723132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,024 miles
    Test number
    265594212138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 EXP

Does LB59 EXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 EXP is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 EXP?
The MOT on LB59 EXP is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 EXP done?
LB59 EXP was recorded at 95,350 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,371 miles a year.
Has LB59 EXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 EXP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 EXP 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 LB59 EXP find?
LB59 EXP passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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