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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM03 RVWMOT history

LM03 RVW is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,447 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 RVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 RVW was last recorded at 106,447 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 2,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,268 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,179 miles
Average per year
3,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,447 miles
  • 2025 – 104,268 miles
  • 2023 – 100,855 miles
  • 2021 – 96,772 miles
  • 2020 – 95,207 miles
  • 2019 – 93,727 miles
  • 2018 – 88,663 miles
  • 2017 – 84,094 miles
  • 2016 – 77,548 miles
  • 2015 – 71,475 miles
  • 2014 – 65,776 miles
  • 2013 – 61,677 miles
  • 2012 – 55,225 miles
  • 2011 – 50,356 miles
  • 2010 – 44,046 miles
  • 2009 – 40,045 miles
  • 2008 – 36,076 miles
  • 2007 – 32,420 miles
  • 2006 – 29,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,447 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front tyre has a cut in the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or chords,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,447 miles (+2,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,447 miles
    Test number
    466893354769
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass104,268 miles (+3,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,268 miles
    Test number
    547112186078
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective clamp broken, front to middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed underneath

  3. Pass100,855 miles (+2,199)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,855 miles
    Test number
    570741072160
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective clamp (front to middle) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass98,656 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,656 miles
    Test number
    118935921685
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail98,631 miles (+1,859)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,631 miles
    Test number
    190424654638
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,772 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,772 miles
    Test number
    996527657264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,207 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,207 miles
    Test number
    522956905148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,727 miles
    Test number
    464454051340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail93,727 miles (+5,064)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,727 miles
    Test number
    118377112252
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass88,663 miles (+4,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,663 miles
    Test number
    181815553511
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  11. Pass84,094 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,094 miles
    Test number
    702438023614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perishing 225/50R16
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail84,094 miles (+6,546)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,094 miles
    Test number
    550343715036
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perishing 225/50R16
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass77,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    77,548 miles
    Test number
    331826593529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut in the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or chords,
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail77,548 miles (+6,073)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,548 miles
    Test number
    743229590892
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut in the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or chords,
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass71,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,475 miles
    Test number
    105105738350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,475 miles (+5,699)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,475 miles
    Test number
    717711970615
    • 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)

  17. Pass65,776 miles (+4,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,776 miles
    Test number
    109182904352
    • 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)

  18. Pass61,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,677 miles
    Test number
    645282123380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,677 miles (+6,452)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,677 miles
    Test number
    798520123399
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass55,225 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,225 miles
    Test number
    166869592228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,356 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,356 miles
    Test number
    576406571223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,046 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,046 miles
    Test number
    702865140261
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on

  23. Fail44,046 miles (+4,001)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,046 miles
    Test number
    250545340237
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on

  24. Pass40,045 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,045 miles
    Test number
    144475159215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,076 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,076 miles
    Test number
    841430558237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,420 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,420 miles
    Test number
    323508957244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,562 miles
    Test number
    444658066210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 RVW

Does LM03 RVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 RVW is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 RVW?
The MOT on LM03 RVW is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 RVW done?
LM03 RVW was recorded at 106,447 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,943 miles a year.
Has LM03 RVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 RVW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 RVW 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 RVW find?
LM03 RVW passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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