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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 NBAMOT history

LM03 NBA is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,942 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 NBA
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
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 NBA was last recorded at 75,942 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,272 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,670 miles
Average per year
2,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,942 miles
  • 2025 – 73,272 miles
  • 2024 – 72,084 miles
  • 2023 – 69,208 miles
  • 2022 – 65,446 miles
  • 2021 – 65,359 miles
  • 2020 – 65,092 miles
  • 2019 – 64,847 miles
  • 2018 – 60,971 miles
  • 2016 – 59,827 miles
  • 2014 – 50,364 miles
  • 2013 – 50,259 miles
  • 2012 – 47,432 miles
  • 2011 – 43,450 miles
  • 2010 – 40,718 miles
  • 2009 – 37,491 miles
  • 2008 – 33,144 miles
  • 2007 – 24,815 miles
  • 2006 – 17,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,942 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,942 miles (+2,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,942 miles
    Test number
    613064968867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass73,272 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,272 miles
    Test number
    261863671545
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail73,272 miles (+1,188)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,272 miles
    Test number
    248186329690
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass72,084 miles (+2,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,084 miles
    Test number
    240215928944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass69,208 miles (+3,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,208 miles
    Test number
    536187000950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass65,446 miles (+87)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,446 miles
    Test number
    427622102169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass65,359 miles (+267)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,359 miles
    Test number
    599729425480
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass65,092 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,092 miles
    Test number
    170713641866
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • 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 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))
  9. Fail65,092 miles (+245)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,092 miles
    Test number
    393934821648
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • 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 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))
  10. Pass64,847 miles (+3,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,847 miles
    Test number
    607341014606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass60,971 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,971 miles
    Test number
    898806135529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail60,954 miles (+1,127)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,954 miles
    Test number
    116184710997
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryR.B.T Parking brake efficiency low 18%
  13. Pass59,827 miles (+7,559)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,827 miles
    Test number
    490445976567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted some components could not be inspected
  14. Pass52,268 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,268 miles
    Test number
    808364889987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,364 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,364 miles
    Test number
    118857144371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,259 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,259 miles
    Test number
    877184733385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,432 miles (+199)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,432 miles
    Test number
    207024652343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on
  18. Fail47,233 miles (+3,783)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,233 miles
    Test number
    425389222319
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDASH DIMMER SWITCH INOP
    • NoteFRONT FOG LIGHT TELL TALE INOP
    • NoteMAIN BEAM TELL TALE INOP
  19. Pass43,450 miles (+2,732)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    568016451350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,718 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,718 miles
    Test number
    122203520359
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteFront nearside and offside brake disc slight worn
  21. Pass40,718 miles (+3,227)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,718 miles
    Test number
    562263120375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteFront nearside and offside brake disc slight worn
  22. Pass37,491 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,491 miles
    Test number
    671159499216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,144 miles (+8,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,144 miles
    Test number
    350004598424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass24,815 miles (+7,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,815 miles
    Test number
    784590657168
    • 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)
  25. Pass17,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,081 miles
    Test number
    224710036137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 NBA

Does LM03 NBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 NBA is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 NBA?
The MOT on LM03 NBA is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 NBA done?
LM03 NBA was recorded at 75,942 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,900 miles a year.
Has LM03 NBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 NBA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 NBA 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 NBA find?
LM03 NBA passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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