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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 RTUMOT history

LM03 RTU is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 5 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
76,263 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 RTU
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
5 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 RTU was last recorded at 76,263 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,240 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
2,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,263 miles
  • 2025 – 76,240 miles
  • 2021 – 75,110 miles
  • 2019 – 73,318 miles
  • 2017 – 72,127 miles
  • 2016 – 71,248 miles
  • 2015 – 70,740 miles
  • 2014 – 70,132 miles
  • 2013 – 69,327 miles
  • 2012 – 68,412 miles
  • 2011 – 64,267 miles
  • 2010 – 53,533 miles
  • 2009 – 47,536 miles
  • 2008 – 37,266 miles
  • 2007 – 30,272 miles
  • 2006 – 22,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,263 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside headlamp washer weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,263 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    76,263 miles
    Test number
    399693479742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail76,240 miles (+1,130)6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,240 miles
    Test number
    521870902121
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,110 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,110 miles
    Test number
    851387759292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,097 miles (+1,779)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,097 miles
    Test number
    998878471654
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass73,318 miles (+1,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,318 miles
    Test number
    390220802327
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass72,127 miles (+879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,127 miles
    Test number
    698842638482
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly pitted.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp washer weak.

  7. Pass71,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,248 miles
    Test number
    623482324547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp washer weak

  8. Fail71,248 miles (+508)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,248 miles
    Test number
    765547140229
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp washer weak

  9. Pass70,740 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,740 miles
    Test number
    698829745156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll brake discs showing surface corrosion

  10. Fail70,740 miles (+608)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,740 miles
    Test number
    976161845164
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll brake discs showing surface corrosion

  11. Pass70,132 miles (+17)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,132 miles
    Test number
    419342824179
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront wipers smear screen slightly
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail70,115 miles (+788)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,115 miles
    Test number
    295401324446
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront wipers smear screen slightly
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass69,327 miles (+915)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,327 miles
    Test number
    965973823118
    • NoteBattery flat on arrival
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorated

  14. Pass68,412 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,412 miles
    Test number
    457584052042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,267 miles
    Test number
    636053051014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,265 miles (+10,732)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,265 miles
    Test number
    828663051012
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass53,533 miles (+5,997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,533 miles
    Test number
    234906730059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,536 miles (+10,270)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,536 miles
    Test number
    451018579107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSill covers & underbody shields fitted

  19. Pass37,266 miles (+6,994)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,266 miles
    Test number
    382108968195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,272 miles
    Test number
    993089767152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,272 miles (+7,378)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,272 miles
    Test number
    354206867111
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass22,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,894 miles
    Test number
    341721386182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 RTU

Does LM03 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 RTU is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 RTU?
The MOT on LM03 RTU is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 RTU done?
LM03 RTU was recorded at 76,263 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,637 miles a year.
Has LM03 RTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 RTU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 RTU 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 RTU find?
LM03 RTU passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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