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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 UUWMOT history

LD03 UUW is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 18 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2026
Mileage
122,526 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UUW was last recorded at 122,526 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 4,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2024: 118,094 miles, lower than 133,471 miles on 4 Apr 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,094 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,432 miles
Average per year
5,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,526 miles
  • 2024 – 118,094 miles
  • 2023 – 133,471 miles
  • 2022 – 109,183 miles
  • 2021 – 106,420 miles
  • 2020 – 104,513 miles
  • 2019 – 97,521 miles
  • 2018 – 90,456 miles
  • 2017 – 89,942 miles
  • 2016 – 85,186 miles
  • 2015 – 79,053 miles
  • 2014 – 69,358 miles
  • 2013 – 57,927 miles
  • 2011 – 48,264 miles
  • 2010 – 40,705 miles
  • 2009 – 34,168 miles
  • 2008 – 27,001 miles
  • 2007 – 19,623 miles
  • 2006 – 17,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,526 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,526 miles (+4,432)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,526 miles
    Test number
    151570713176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

  2. Pass118,094 miles (-15,377)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,094 miles
    Test number
    893653090175
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,471 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    133,471 miles
    Test number
    485987730870
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,471 miles (+4,288)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,471 miles
    Test number
    665157130868
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,183 miles (+2,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    109,183 miles
    Test number
    596308077533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,420 miles
    Test number
    395556106349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,420 miles (+1,907)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,420 miles
    Test number
    946931534873
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass104,513 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    104,513 miles
    Test number
    825699198881
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail104,511 miles (+6,990)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,511 miles
    Test number
    996735188468
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,521 miles (+7,065)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    97,521 miles
    Test number
    490301328718
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass90,456 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,456 miles
    Test number
    410146191377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,942 miles (+4,756)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,942 miles
    Test number
    414529230248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,186 miles (+6,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,186 miles
    Test number
    323335596489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass79,053 miles (+9,695)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,053 miles
    Test number
    458679815256
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass69,358 miles (+11,431)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,358 miles
    Test number
    618090034197
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWare to front tyres inner tread edge

  16. Pass57,927 miles (+9,663)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,927 miles
    Test number
    806688243131
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage to n/s front tyre sidewall

  17. Pass48,264 miles (+7,559)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,264 miles
    Test number
    769900241381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,705 miles (+6,537)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,705 miles
    Test number
    570220540359
    • NoteBoth front tyres very worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront brake pads quite worn

  19. Pass34,168 miles (+7,167)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,168 miles
    Test number
    850983049374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,001 miles (+7,378)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,001 miles
    Test number
    473408818319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,623 miles (+2,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,623 miles
    Test number
    443852037329
    • NoteLarge sump/subframe and side covers fitted

  22. Pass17,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,527 miles
    Test number
    211527046347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,527 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,527 miles
    Test number
    272166946355
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Questions about LD03 UUW

Does LD03 UUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 UUW expired on 6 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UUW?
The MOT on LD03 UUW expired on 6 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 UUW done?
LD03 UUW was recorded at 122,526 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 5,732 miles a year.
Has LD03 UUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UUW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 UUW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 UUW find?
LD03 UUW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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