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BMW Z4

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD03 EWMMOT history

LD03 EWM is a red petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 149,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
149,629 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 EWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 EWM was last recorded at 149,629 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,825 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
804 miles
Average per year
5,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,629 miles
  • 2025 – 148,825 miles
  • 2024 – 147,363 miles
  • 2023 – 146,827 miles
  • 2022 – 146,429 miles
  • 2020 – 145,922 miles
  • 2019 – 144,785 miles
  • 2018 – 144,030 miles
  • 2017 – 141,926 miles
  • 2016 – 140,286 miles
  • 2015 – 134,801 miles
  • 2014 – 129,956 miles
  • 2013 – 123,444 miles
  • 2012 – 116,587 miles
  • 2011 – 105,225 miles
  • 2010 – 92,780 miles
  • 2009 – 79,662 miles
  • 2008 – 63,334 miles
  • 2007 – 48,992 miles
  • 2006 – 37,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,629 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside front tyre worn inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,629 miles (+804)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    149,629 miles
    Test number
    780645169974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass148,825 miles (+1,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,825 miles
    Test number
    305425426889
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass147,363 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,363 miles
    Test number
    729522354263
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  4. Fail147,363 miles (+536)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,363 miles
    Test number
    461431489084
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  5. Pass146,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,827 miles
    Test number
    143551166765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail146,827 miles (+398)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,827 miles
    Test number
    450344102469
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass146,429 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,429 miles
    Test number
    627782748812
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear& o/s front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail146,429 miles (+507)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,429 miles
    Test number
    735301885509
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear& o/s front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass145,922 miles (+1,137)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,922 miles
    Test number
    609118634286
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass144,785 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,785 miles
    Test number
    338167223146
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock-absorber protective shroud broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail144,783 miles (+753)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,783 miles
    Test number
    318262304157
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass144,030 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    144,030 miles
    Test number
    203613966682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  13. Fail144,030 miles (+2,104)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,030 miles
    Test number
    307099043867
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  14. Pass141,926 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    141,926 miles
    Test number
    418769680694
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail141,926 miles (+1,640)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,926 miles
    Test number
    941310654720
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass140,286 miles (+5,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    140,286 miles
    Test number
    568785517613
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside/nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

  17. Pass134,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    134,801 miles
    Test number
    749263845105
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail134,801 miles (+4,845)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,801 miles
    Test number
    939593645131
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass129,956 miles (+6,512)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    129,956 miles
    Test number
    286470794126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside brake pipe lightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play
    • NoteOffside front lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play

  20. Pass123,444 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    123,444 miles
    Test number
    387943093107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside number plate lamp dim to limit
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary

  21. Fail123,444 miles (+6,857)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,444 miles
    Test number
    486656683110
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside number plate lamp dim to limit
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary

  22. Pass116,587 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,587 miles
    Test number
    425583672116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
    • NoteEngine drivebelt perished and split

  23. Fail116,587 miles (+11,362)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,587 miles
    Test number
    849583272116
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
    • NoteEngine drivebelt perished and split

  24. Pass105,225 miles (+12,445)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,225 miles
    Test number
    216519981477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail92,780 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,780 miles
    Test number
    531710190124
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass92,780 miles (+13,118)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,780 miles
    Test number
    802380290172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,662 miles (+16,328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,662 miles
    Test number
    420000479196
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass63,334 miles (+14,342)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,334 miles
    Test number
    764038768184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,992 miles (+11,855)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,992 miles
    Test number
    162029777177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

  30. Pass37,137 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,137 miles
    Test number
    462993196108
    • NoteChip in windsreen zone b
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  31. Fail37,137 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,137 miles
    Test number
    973571586177
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LD03 EWM

Does LD03 EWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 EWM is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 EWM?
The MOT on LD03 EWM is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 EWM done?
LD03 EWM was recorded at 149,629 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,744 miles a year.
Has LD03 EWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 EWM has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 EWM 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 LD03 EWM find?
LD03 EWM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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