BMW Z4
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LL03 FYVMOT history
LL03 FYV is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,955 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 118,955 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,678 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL03 FYV
- 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
- 25 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL03 FYV was last recorded at 118,955 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Jan 2016: 94,558 miles, lower than 898,577 miles on 16 Jan 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 118,444 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 511 miles
- Average per year
- 4,678 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,955 miles
- 2025 – 118,444 miles
- 2024 – 110,939 miles
- 2023 – 104,820 miles
- 2022 – 102,756 miles
- 2021 – 99,803 miles
- 2019 – 99,553 miles
- 2018 – 98,322 miles
- 2017 – 96,959 miles
- 2016 – 94,558 miles
- 2015 – 898,577 miles
- 2014 – 86,413 miles
- 2013 – 85,127 miles
- 2012 – 80,210 miles
- 2011 – 74,473 miles
- 2009 – 63,784 miles
- 2008 – 55,366 miles
- 2007 – 51,757 miles
- 2006 – 37,082 miles
- 2005 – 23,275 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,955 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear subframe/differential carrier is corroded but not considered excessive
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.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,955 miles (+511)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 118,955 miles
- Test number
- 813467968422
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear subframe/differential carrier is corroded but not considered excessive
Fail118,444 miles (+7,505)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,444 miles
- Test number
- 278957173362
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air Bag (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,939 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 110,939 miles
- Test number
- 607085271396
- AdvisoryKnocking noise from rear of vehicle when accelerating
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail110,924 miles (+6,104)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,924 miles
- Test number
- 855616741003
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPassenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre binding
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers top casings detached
- AdvisoryRear Under tray loose
Pass104,820 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 104,820 miles
- Test number
- 924666237663
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail104,819 miles (+2,063)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,819 miles
- Test number
- 900736168583
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- AdvisoryHandbrake poor efficiency only just me pass criteria 16%
Pass102,756 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 102,756 miles
- Test number
- 270296683982
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail102,755 miles (+2,952)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,755 miles
- Test number
- 130989250474
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass99,803 miles (+250)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 99,803 miles
- Test number
- 218363711486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,553 miles (+1,231)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 99,553 miles
- Test number
- 716700253210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,322 miles (+1,363)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 98,322 miles
- Test number
- 513977163392
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded in various places
Pass96,959 miles (+2,401)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 96,959 miles
- Test number
- 478071636644
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s/f lower arms rear bushes worn
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering arm
Pass94,558 miles (-804,019)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 94,558 miles
- Test number
- 695635687670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass898,577 miles (+812,164)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 898,577 miles
- Test number
- 275266415088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,413 miles (+1,286)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 86,413 miles
- Test number
- 179462254477
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHas a very small bulge on o/s/r tyre.
Pass85,127 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 85,127 miles
- Test number
- 927016013056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail85,127 miles (+4,917)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,127 miles
- Test number
- 155926013480
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,210 miles (+26)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 80,210 miles
- Test number
- 216832912477
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront passenger door has to be closed very hard in order to latch securely, but handles function correctly inside and out.
- NoteAirbag warning lamp on
Fail80,184 miles (+5,711)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,184 miles
- Test number
- 626860012139
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAirbag warning lamp on
Pass74,473 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 74,473 miles
- Test number
- 449331511180
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteAirbag light on
- NoteSlight play nearside rear anti roll bar drop link
Fail74,473 miles (+10,689)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,473 miles
- Test number
- 809281111186
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAirbag light on
- NoteOffside rear tyre cut across tread
Pass63,784 miles (+8,418)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 63,784 miles
- Test number
- 430238019220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,366 miles (+3,609)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 55,366 miles
- Test number
- 610270428219
- 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)
Pass51,757 miles (+14,675)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 51,757 miles
- Test number
- 133468997178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,082 miles (+13,807)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 37,082 miles
- Test number
- 341781496180
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass23,275 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 23,275 miles
- Test number
- 140428145267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL03 FYV
- Does LL03 FYV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 FYV is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL03 FYV?
- The MOT on LL03 FYV is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL03 FYV done?
- LL03 FYV was recorded at 118,955 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,678 miles a year.
- Has LL03 FYV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL03 FYV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL03 FYV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LL03 FYV find?
- LL03 FYV passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; fuel cap/sealing device perishing; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 10 more.
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