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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 ONZMOT history

LM03 ONZ is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
104,972 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ONZ
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 valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ONZ was last recorded at 104,972 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 2,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,906 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,066 miles
Average per year
4,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,972 miles
  • 2025 – 102,906 miles
  • 2024 – 99,961 miles
  • 2023 – 97,357 miles
  • 2022 – 95,072 miles
  • 2021 – 92,659 miles
  • 2020 – 91,316 miles
  • 2018 – 89,611 miles
  • 2017 – 85,346 miles
  • 2016 – 82,669 miles
  • 2015 – 80,445 miles
  • 2014 – 75,391 miles
  • 2013 – 68,875 miles
  • 2012 – 61,104 miles
  • 2011 – 50,899 miles
  • 2010 – 46,028 miles
  • 2009 – 37,326 miles
  • 2008 – 31,166 miles
  • 2007 – 27,893 miles
  • 2006 – 18,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,972 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output steamed up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,972 miles (+2,066)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    104,972 miles
    Test number
    874604372584
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass102,906 miles (+2,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,906 miles
    Test number
    334182057540
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Pass99,961 miles (+2,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,961 miles
    Test number
    777636303730
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Pass97,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,357 miles
    Test number
    723846039761
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Fail97,357 miles (+2,285)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,357 miles
    Test number
    405024842586
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass95,072 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,072 miles
    Test number
    372318897369
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output steamed up (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail95,072 miles (+2,413)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,072 miles
    Test number
    515451339819
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative front and back sensors not connected (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output steamed up (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass92,659 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,659 miles
    Test number
    369251264066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,316 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,316 miles
    Test number
    794846067414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,611 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,611 miles
    Test number
    367643327483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,346 miles
    Test number
    101388375358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail85,346 miles (+2,677)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,346 miles
    Test number
    330776946247
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass82,669 miles (+2,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,669 miles
    Test number
    240078495669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass80,445 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,445 miles
    Test number
    488465986163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,391 miles (+6,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,391 miles
    Test number
    275032424148
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass68,875 miles (+7,771)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,875 miles
    Test number
    399871853151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,104 miles (+10,205)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,104 miles
    Test number
    159743252174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,899 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,899 miles
    Test number
    837577721179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,851 miles (+4,823)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,851 miles
    Test number
    837126411197
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracked
  20. Pass46,028 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,028 miles
    Test number
    354270440160
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front shockabsorber top mounts starting to split
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on
  21. Fail46,028 miles (+8,702)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,028 miles
    Test number
    433490840126
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front shockabsorber top mounts starting to split
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on
  22. Pass37,326 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,326 miles
    Test number
    862479839189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear heatshield slightly insecure
  23. Fail37,326 miles (+6,160)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,326 miles
    Test number
    582445439167
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear heatshield slightly insecure
  24. Pass31,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,166 miles
    Test number
    952710948131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,166 miles (+3,273)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,166 miles
    Test number
    242677638418
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass27,893 miles (+9,523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,893 miles
    Test number
    334368707476
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass18,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,370 miles
    Test number
    771663666107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ONZ

Does LM03 ONZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 ONZ is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ONZ?
The MOT on LM03 ONZ is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 ONZ done?
LM03 ONZ was recorded at 104,972 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,423 miles a year.
Has LM03 ONZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ONZ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 ONZ 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 ONZ find?
LM03 ONZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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