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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LE03 SDZMOT history

LE03 SDZ is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,297 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 SDZ
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
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 SDZ was last recorded at 86,297 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,288 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,297 miles
  • 2025 – 83,609 miles
  • 2024 – 78,528 miles
  • 2023 – 73,932 miles
  • 2022 – 69,004 miles
  • 2021 – 66,795 miles
  • 2020 – 63,932 miles
  • 2019 – 60,769 miles
  • 2018 – 56,602 miles
  • 2017 – 52,797 miles
  • 2016 – 48,963 miles
  • 2015 – 45,686 miles
  • 2014 – 41,862 miles
  • 2013 – 37,237 miles
  • 2012 – 32,347 miles
  • 2011 – 27,878 miles
  • 2010 – 26,485 miles
  • 2009 – 19,950 miles
  • 2008 – 16,153 miles
  • 2007 – 12,937 miles
  • 2006 – 8,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,297 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAdvise front bumper insecureRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,297 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,297 miles
    Test number
    274264523045
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front bumper insecure

  2. Fail86,288 miles (+2,679)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,288 miles
    Test number
    533698711289
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front bumper insecure

  3. Pass83,609 miles (+5,081)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,609 miles
    Test number
    289093363634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,528 miles (+4,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,528 miles
    Test number
    989887854112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass73,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,932 miles
    Test number
    791921259698
    • AdvisoryPlay in both inner rack ends

  6. Fail73,930 miles (+4,926)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,930 miles
    Test number
    270127733220
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both inner rack ends

  7. Pass69,004 miles (+2,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,004 miles
    Test number
    381736924353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass66,795 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,795 miles
    Test number
    839946294211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,932 miles (+3,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,932 miles
    Test number
    236611639106
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass60,769 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,769 miles
    Test number
    598418129212
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail60,769 miles (+4,167)1 dangerous3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,769 miles
    Test number
    928054678564
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass56,602 miles (+3,805)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,602 miles
    Test number
    447489336985
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass52,797 miles (+3,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,797 miles
    Test number
    869365513086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass48,963 miles (+3,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,963 miles
    Test number
    552075500049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass45,686 miles (+3,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,686 miles
    Test number
    845021825425
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have uneven tread wear on inner

  16. Pass41,862 miles (+4,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,862 miles
    Test number
    316512854254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass37,237 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,237 miles
    Test number
    697075843294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,347 miles (+4,469)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,347 miles
    Test number
    469859002104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWasher bottle leaking headlighs poor

  19. Pass27,878 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,878 miles
    Test number
    289967611179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,485 miles (+1,440)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,485 miles
    Test number
    742166160135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  21. Pass25,045 miles (+5,095)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,045 miles
    Test number
    630346120074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,950 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,950 miles
    Test number
    873203509221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,153 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,153 miles
    Test number
    103323208235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,937 miles (+4,495)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    12,937 miles
    Test number
    632264807235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    8,442 miles
    Test number
    253843016206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 SDZ

Does LE03 SDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 SDZ is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 SDZ?
The MOT on LE03 SDZ is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 SDZ done?
LE03 SDZ was recorded at 86,297 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,897 miles a year.
Has LE03 SDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 SDZ has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LE03 SDZ 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 LE03 SDZ find?
LE03 SDZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; advise front bumper insecure.

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