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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 ULEMOT history

LM03 ULE is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 3 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 98,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2023
Mileage
98,065 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ULE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM03 ULE was last recorded at 98,065 miles on 23 Feb 2023, 8,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2008: 35,612 miles, lower than 311,960 miles on 4 Jul 2007.

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
89,376 miles · 22 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
8,689 miles
Average per year
4,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,065 miles
  • 2022 – 89,376 miles
  • 2021 – 82,966 miles
  • 2020 – 77,911 miles
  • 2018 – 74,490 miles
  • 2017 – 71,267 miles
  • 2016 – 67,921 miles
  • 2015 – 64,382 miles
  • 2014 – 60,458 miles
  • 2013 – 56,648 miles
  • 2012 – 53,558 miles
  • 2011 – 50,090 miles
  • 2010 – 47,091 miles
  • 2009 – 38,941 miles
  • 2008 – 35,612 miles
  • 2007 – 311,960 miles
  • 2006 – 24,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,065 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • E.M.L ON

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,065 miles (+8,689)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,065 miles
    Test number
    983109487245
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,376 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,376 miles
    Test number
    473496147906
    • AdvisoryEML Light On
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides hand brake needs adjustment

  3. Fail89,374 miles (+6,408)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,374 miles
    Test number
    864715656565
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Bumper grill is missing
    • AdvisoryEML Light On
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides hand brake needs adjustment

  4. Pass82,966 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,966 miles
    Test number
    544029639466
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryE.M.L ON

  5. Fail82,962 miles (+5,051)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,962 miles
    Test number
    509344741104
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryE.M.L ON

  6. Pass77,911 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,911 miles
    Test number
    255310406598
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,826 miles (+3,336)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,826 miles
    Test number
    638850277433
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryE.M.L ON
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,490 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,490 miles
    Test number
    274910525843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,267 miles (+3,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,267 miles
    Test number
    817468851491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn/pitted
    • AdvisoryMinor gearbox seepage

  10. Pass67,921 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,921 miles
    Test number
    662344011256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin

  11. Fail67,921 miles (+3,539)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,921 miles
    Test number
    356668638964
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass64,382 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,382 miles
    Test number
    808585607849
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail64,381 miles (+68)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,381 miles
    Test number
    242649236774
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail64,313 miles (+3,855)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,313 miles
    Test number
    859057682554
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear Tyre has a nail and is wearing smooth on inner tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass60,458 miles (+3,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,458 miles
    Test number
    287048184246
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

  16. Pass56,648 miles (+3,090)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,648 miles
    Test number
    556380643286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front suspension arm bushes and balljoints have slight play
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing at inner edge
    • NoteDrivers wiper deteriorated
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  17. Pass53,558 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    175894732220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

  18. Fail53,558 miles (+3,468)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    535153132219
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

  19. Pass50,090 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,090 miles
    Test number
    265435121281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blade smearing

  20. Fail50,090 miles (+2,999)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,090 miles
    Test number
    767235621218
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blade smearing

  21. Pass47,091 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,091 miles
    Test number
    382344290160
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing/worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs lipped/worn

  22. Fail47,091 miles (+8,150)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,091 miles
    Test number
    452844590193
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing/worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs lipped/worn

  23. Pass38,941 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,941 miles
    Test number
    253544399123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,612 miles
    Test number
    972366488111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,612 miles (-276,348)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,612 miles
    Test number
    540275188145
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass311,960 miles (+287,885)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    311,960 miles
    Test number
    900885787105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,075 miles
    Test number
    364062996135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,075 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,075 miles
    Test number
    233692596160
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about LM03 ULE

Does LM03 ULE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ULE expired on 25 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ULE?
The MOT on LM03 ULE expired on 25 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 ULE done?
LM03 ULE was recorded at 98,065 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2023, an average of 4,451 miles a year.
Has LM03 ULE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ULE has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 ULE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 ULE find?
LM03 ULE failed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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