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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LE03 UBNMOT history

LE03 UBN is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 116,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,316 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 UBN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 UBN was last recorded at 116,316 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2014: 56,661 miles, lower than 56,768 miles on 23 Jan 2013.

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
116,253 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
4,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,316 miles
  • 2025 – 113,949 miles
  • 2024 – 109,485 miles
  • 2023 – 105,407 miles
  • 2022 – 100,945 miles
  • 2021 – 94,479 miles
  • 2020 – 90,017 miles
  • 2019 – 81,715 miles
  • 2018 – 74,241 miles
  • 2017 – 67,930 miles
  • 2016 – 64,771 miles
  • 2015 – 61,955 miles
  • 2014 – 59,878 miles
  • 2013 – 56,768 miles
  • 2012 – 56,563 miles
  • 2011 – 51,723 miles
  • 2010 – 51,723 miles
  • 2009 – 48,598 miles
  • 2008 – 47,173 miles
  • 2007 – 43,431 miles
  • 2006 – 26,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,316 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,316 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,316 miles
    Test number
    320391976987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,253 miles (+2,304)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,253 miles
    Test number
    319324192716
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,949 miles (+4,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,949 miles
    Test number
    630125049428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass109,485 miles (+4,078)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,485 miles
    Test number
    255041963128
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass105,407 miles (+4,462)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    105,407 miles
    Test number
    123507054959
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,945 miles (+6,466)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,945 miles
    Test number
    524675428410
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring cracking
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass94,479 miles (+4,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    923801458716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass90,017 miles (+8,302)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,017 miles
    Test number
    890690455583
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light broken
    • AdvisoryDrivers wiper blade starting to split
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring starting to split

  9. Pass81,715 miles (+7,474)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    81,715 miles
    Test number
    596343814056
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass74,241 miles (+6,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,241 miles
    Test number
    561260874483
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perrishing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perishing in tread pattern

  11. Pass67,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    815011899910
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail67,930 miles (+3,159)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    220888680163
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass64,771 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,771 miles
    Test number
    360285174833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,955 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,955 miles
    Test number
    377456225016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,933 miles (+2,055)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,933 miles
    Test number
    707462325022
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass59,878 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,878 miles
    Test number
    157312354005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,661 miles (-107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    739162834045
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass56,768 miles (+205)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,768 miles
    Test number
    129193623437
    • NoteCut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

  19. Pass56,563 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,563 miles
    Test number
    116911142460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut on outer wall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut on outer wall

  20. Fail56,563 miles (+4,840)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,563 miles
    Test number
    187051442488
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut on outer wall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut on outer wall

  21. Pass51,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,723 miles
    Test number
    436693851036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,255 miles (+2,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,255 miles
    Test number
    637873851097
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass51,723 miles (+3,125)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,723 miles
    Test number
    524725570085
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes worn and thumping when braking.
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar link slightly bent.
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower ball joints.

  24. Pass48,598 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,598 miles
    Test number
    234175879006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,173 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,173 miles
    Test number
    984289858052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,112 miles (+3,681)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,112 miles
    Test number
    910066758060
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass43,431 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,431 miles
    Test number
    350804677064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail43,426 miles (+16,638)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,426 miles
    Test number
    552161677037
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass26,788 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,788 miles
    Test number
    411025606247
    • NoteNear side front anti roll bar link arm bent

  30. Fail26,788 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,788 miles
    Test number
    682855906207
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNear side front anti roll bar link arm bent

Questions about LE03 UBN

Does LE03 UBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 UBN is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 UBN?
The MOT on LE03 UBN is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 UBN done?
LE03 UBN was recorded at 116,316 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,535 miles a year.
Has LE03 UBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 UBN has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LE03 UBN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE03 UBN find?
LE03 UBN passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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