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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 NBEMOT history

LM03 NBE is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 148,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2026
Mileage
148,311 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 NBE
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
19 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 NBE was last recorded at 148,311 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 3,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2017: 18,450 miles, lower than 111,227 miles on 21 May 2016.

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
144,541 miles · 9 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,770 miles
Average per year
6,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,311 miles
  • 2024 – 144,541 miles
  • 2022 – 139,681 miles
  • 2021 – 133,567 miles
  • 2020 – 132,594 miles
  • 2019 – 121,380 miles
  • 2018 – 117,032 miles
  • 2017 – 18,450 miles
  • 2016 – 111,227 miles
  • 2015 – 107,361 miles
  • 2014 – 105,802 miles
  • 2013 – 102,425 miles
  • 2012 – 95,166 miles
  • 2011 – 81,936 miles
  • 2009 – 59,598 miles
  • 2008 – 40,112 miles
  • 2007 – 34,456 miles
  • 2006 – 26,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,311 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Left hand front tyre badly edged off on inside

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,311 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,311 miles
    Test number
    406718609203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail148,311 miles (+3,770)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,311 miles
    Test number
    168695525104
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass144,541 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,541 miles
    Test number
    977125138405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,504 miles (+4,823)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,504 miles
    Test number
    976213551102
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass139,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    139,681 miles
    Test number
    133803426620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,681 miles (+6,114)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,681 miles
    Test number
    359374680153
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass133,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,567 miles
    Test number
    647419327562
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail133,567 miles (+973)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,567 miles
    Test number
    730821607826
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,594 miles (+11,214)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,594 miles
    Test number
    103668550992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,380 miles (+4,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,380 miles
    Test number
    405712084054
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass117,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,032 miles
    Test number
    553501617872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,032 miles (+98,582)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,032 miles
    Test number
    187428682934
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass18,450 miles (-92,777)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    18,450 miles
    Test number
    940827972295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,227 miles (+3,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,227 miles
    Test number
    420889941210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass107,361 miles (+1,559)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,361 miles
    Test number
    556798045104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass105,802 miles1 dangerous10 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,802 miles
    Test number
    238861544476
    • DangerousLeft hand front tyre badly edged off on inside
    • NoteBoth front wheel inner rims dented
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteFront grill damaged
    • NoteLeft hand wiper blade slightly smeary and right hand split
    • NoteLow coolant lamp was on at start of test
    • NoteSigns of corrosion on left hand rear metal brake pipe
    • NoteSlight perishing in both rear trailing arm support bushes
    • NoteSurface coating very flakey on right hand front wheel making a noise when turning
    • NoteVery slight wear in both lower balljoint mounting rubbers
    • NoteVery small stone chip in windscreen

  17. Fail105,802 miles (+3,377)2 dangerous1 failure11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,802 miles
    Test number
    876829334118
    • DangerousLeft hand front tyre badly edged off on inside
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBoth front wheel inner rims dented
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteFront grill damaged
    • NoteLeft hand wiper blade slightly smeary and right hand split
    • NoteLow coolant lamp was on at start of test
    • NoteSigns of corrosion on left hand rear metal brake hose
    • NoteSlight perishing in both rear trailing arm support bushes
    • NoteSurface coating very flakey on right hand front wheel making a noise when turning
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring system warning light on
    • NoteVery slight wear in both lower balljoint mounting rubbers
    • NoteVery small stone chip in windscreen

  18. Pass102,425 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,425 miles
    Test number
    148108643180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail102,338 miles (+7,172)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,338 miles
    Test number
    508085233163
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass95,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,166 miles
    Test number
    209769302167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,159 miles (+13,223)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,159 miles
    Test number
    706749902152
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass81,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,936 miles
    Test number
    237770511193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail81,936 miles (+22,338)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,936 miles
    Test number
    717229201184
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass59,598 miles (+19,486)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,598 miles
    Test number
    213647129375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NotePlastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

  25. Pass40,112 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,112 miles
    Test number
    320216528339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    34,456 miles
    Test number
    383786157381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,456 miles (+8,449)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,456 miles
    Test number
    433766157497
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass26,007 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,007 miles
    Test number
    640381066350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,264 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,264 miles
    Test number
    281049326281
    • NoteAdvise imbalance on parking brake

  30. Fail24,249 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,249 miles
    Test number
    711502526230
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Questions about LM03 NBE

Does LM03 NBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 NBE expired on 8 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 NBE?
The MOT on LM03 NBE expired on 8 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 NBE done?
LM03 NBE was recorded at 148,311 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 6,679 miles a year.
Has LM03 NBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 NBE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 NBE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 NBE find?
LM03 NBE passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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