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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 OVZMOT history

LM03 OVZ is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2025
Mileage
71,506 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OVZ
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
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM03 OVZ was last recorded at 71,506 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2015: 47,809 miles, lower than 477,089 miles on 7 Aug 2015.

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
70,596 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
910 miles
Average per year
2,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,506 miles
  • 2024 – 70,596 miles
  • 2023 – 69,311 miles
  • 2022 – 68,117 miles
  • 2021 – 67,081 miles
  • 2019 – 62,172 miles
  • 2018 – 57,619 miles
  • 2017 – 53,521 miles
  • 2016 – 48,790 miles
  • 2015 – 47,809 miles
  • 2014 – 42,092 miles
  • 2013 – 38,604 miles
  • 2012 – 34,943 miles
  • 2011 – 30,378 miles
  • 2010 – 24,395 miles
  • 2009 – 20,336 miles
  • 2007 – 17,386 miles
  • 2006 – 14,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail71,506 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rears around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront shockers corroded

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail71,506 miles (+910)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,506 miles
    Test number
    644614842331
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rears around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shockers corroded

  2. Pass70,596 miles (+1,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,596 miles
    Test number
    522868593813
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass69,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,311 miles
    Test number
    362251945623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,311 miles (+1,194)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,311 miles
    Test number
    453470178791
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,117 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,117 miles
    Test number
    786407272717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,081 miles
    Test number
    657781406352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,081 miles (+4,909)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,081 miles
    Test number
    342439338171
    • MajorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass62,172 miles (+4,553)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,172 miles
    Test number
    752013131676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,619 miles (+4,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,619 miles
    Test number
    332162001842
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass53,521 miles (+4,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,521 miles
    Test number
    540898895149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass48,790 miles (+981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,790 miles
    Test number
    980230646266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass47,809 miles (-429,280)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,809 miles
    Test number
    896046525210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail477,089 miles (+434,997)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    477,089 miles
    Test number
    539779615222
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass42,092 miles (+3,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,092 miles
    Test number
    526587324266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass38,604 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,604 miles
    Test number
    775719423210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,943 miles (+4,565)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,943 miles
    Test number
    325257122472
    • NoteBoth rear road springs broken and incomplete

  17. Pass30,378 miles (+5,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,378 miles
    Test number
    208523991133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass24,395 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,395 miles
    Test number
    732623720268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,474 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,474 miles
    Test number
    353920330082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,336 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,336 miles
    Test number
    382765639025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,386 miles (+3,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,386 miles
    Test number
    611845287114
    • 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)

  22. Pass14,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,326 miles
    Test number
    244046786434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 OVZ

Does LM03 OVZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 OVZ expired on 27 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OVZ?
The MOT on LM03 OVZ expired on 27 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 OVZ done?
LM03 OVZ was recorded at 71,506 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,861 miles a year.
Has LM03 OVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OVZ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 OVZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 OVZ find?
LM03 OVZ failed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 major defects and 12 advisories: brake pipe excessively corroded rears around fuel tank; headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper, and 13 more.

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