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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM03 MZXMOT history

LM03 MZX is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 25 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
120,089 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 MZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 MZX was last recorded at 120,089 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 21,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,211 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
21,878 miles
Average per year
5,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,089 miles
  • 2025 – 98,211 miles
  • 2024 – 96,529 miles
  • 2023 – 95,359 miles
  • 2022 – 94,965 miles
  • 2021 – 94,245 miles
  • 2020 – 93,717 miles
  • 2019 – 92,166 miles
  • 2018 – 90,582 miles
  • 2017 – 89,118 miles
  • 2015 – 84,598 miles
  • 2014 – 78,427 miles
  • 2013 – 74,457 miles
  • 2012 – 72,687 miles
  • 2011 – 61,356 miles
  • 2010 – 34,922 miles
  • 2009 – 26,720 miles
  • 2007 – 11,130 miles
  • 2006 – 6,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,089 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Brake and fuel lines covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Engine covers fitted unable to inspect engine bay components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre cut on outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,089 miles (+21,878)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    120,089 miles
    Test number
    628833545482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,211 miles (+1,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,211 miles
    Test number
    545391430073
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass96,529 miles (+1,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,529 miles
    Test number
    503670837382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,359 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,359 miles
    Test number
    750051842004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,965 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,965 miles
    Test number
    121596254575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,245 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,245 miles
    Test number
    384823788559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,717 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,717 miles
    Test number
    163615946197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,166 miles (+1,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    205357965248
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass90,582 miles (+1,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,582 miles
    Test number
    156588968778
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing

  10. Pass89,118 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,118 miles
    Test number
    557246641257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,115 miles (+4,517)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,115 miles
    Test number
    500661254799
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on inner edge & nail in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre punctured

  12. Pass84,598 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,598 miles
    Test number
    935273551916
    • AdvisoryBrake and fuel lines covered
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted unable to inspect engine bay components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cut on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to inspect underside components

  13. Fail84,597 miles (+6,170)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,597 miles
    Test number
    730095201342
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake and fuel lines covered
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted unable to inspect engine bay components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cut on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to inspect underside components

  14. Pass78,427 miles (+3,970)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    78,427 miles
    Test number
    567002844350
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteInterior mirror insecure
    • NoteN/side front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall
    • NoteN/side rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

  15. Pass74,457 miles (+1,770)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,457 miles
    Test number
    646781673152
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades not sitting in the park posision
    • NoteCut on N/S/F Tyre Outer sidewall
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass72,687 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,687 miles
    Test number
    905655172107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,668 miles (+11,312)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,668 miles
    Test number
    825720672162
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre low tread
    • NoteWarning light on dash

  18. Pass61,356 miles (+131)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,356 miles
    Test number
    586964071138
    • NoteFront brake discs worn & pads low.

  19. Fail61,225 miles (+26,303)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,225 miles
    Test number
    145632471175
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn & pads low.

  20. Pass34,922 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,922 miles
    Test number
    453090540178
    • NoteVehicle has sticky sticker marks 4 off on p/s windscreen around 20 mm across -each one.!

  21. Fail34,922 miles (+8,202)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,922 miles
    Test number
    480539530193
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteVehicle has sticky sticker marks 4 off on p/s windscreen around 20 mm across -each one.!
    • NoteWasher bottle leaks, water !

  22. Pass26,720 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,720 miles
    Test number
    622208509145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteInside edge of offside rear tyre tread has a cut which in my opinion is not exposing any cords

  23. Fail26,720 miles (+15,590)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,720 miles
    Test number
    802278909126
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteInside edge of offside rear tyre tread has a cut which in my opinion is not exposing any cords

  24. Pass11,130 miles (+4,317)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,130 miles
    Test number
    604367207113
    • NoteLarge sump and subframe cover fitted

  25. Pass6,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    6,813 miles
    Test number
    902635036161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 MZX

Does LM03 MZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 MZX is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 MZX?
The MOT on LM03 MZX is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 MZX done?
LM03 MZX was recorded at 120,089 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 5,543 miles a year.
Has LM03 MZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 MZX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on LM03 MZX 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 LM03 MZX find?
LM03 MZX passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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