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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM03 VHBMOT history

LM03 VHB is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2025
Mileage
97,148 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VHB
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
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VHB was last recorded at 97,148 miles on 24 Sept 2024, 3,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,599 miles · 13 Apr 2017
Between the last two tests
3,549 miles
Average per year
3,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,148 miles
  • 2017 – 93,599 miles
  • 2016 – 87,114 miles
  • 2014 – 82,823 miles
  • 2013 – 77,557 miles
  • 2012 – 71,656 miles
  • 2011 – 58,114 miles
  • 2010 – 50,827 miles
  • 2009 – 44,022 miles
  • 2008 – 38,919 miles
  • 2007 – 31,847 miles
  • 2006 – 25,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,148 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened both rear (3.6.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,148 miles (+3,549)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,148 miles
    Test number
    691177591769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass93,599 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,599 miles
    Test number
    265850670487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened both rear (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail93,597 miles (+6,483)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,597 miles
    Test number
    361956994028
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened both rear (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass87,114 miles (+154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,114 miles
    Test number
    927545307343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDifferent wheels fitted from original time of test

  5. Fail86,960 miles (+4,137)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,960 miles
    Test number
    502542532132
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass82,823 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,823 miles
    Test number
    525912034366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,557 miles (+5,901)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,557 miles
    Test number
    686803533370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,656 miles (+67)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,656 miles
    Test number
    288541332323
    • 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)
    • NoteTyre Size: 225/45 R17

  9. Fail71,589 miles (+13,475)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,589 miles
    Test number
    967698222337
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass58,114 miles (+7,287)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,114 miles
    Test number
    267022591165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,827 miles (+6,805)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    810557980197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,022 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,022 miles
    Test number
    592694079191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,919 miles
    Test number
    633973978171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,919 miles (+7,072)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,919 miles
    Test number
    900582878148
    • 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)

  15. Fail31,847 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,847 miles
    Test number
    160908357177
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  16. Pass31,847 miles (+6,437)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,847 miles
    Test number
    980668057188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,410 miles
    Test number
    882391476116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,410 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,410 miles
    Test number
    841660476172
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LM03 VHB

Does LM03 VHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 VHB expired on 23 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VHB?
The MOT on LM03 VHB expired on 23 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 VHB done?
LM03 VHB was recorded at 97,148 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2024, an average of 3,927 miles a year.
Has LM03 VHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VHB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LM03 VHB 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 VHB find?
LM03 VHB passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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