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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 VHGMOT history

LM03 VHG is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
150,630 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VHG
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
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VHG was last recorded at 150,630 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,275 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
5,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,630 miles
  • 2025 – 149,275 miles
  • 2023 – 146,397 miles
  • 2022 – 144,083 miles
  • 2021 – 138,799 miles
  • 2020 – 136,888 miles
  • 2019 – 134,658 miles
  • 2018 – 133,551 miles
  • 2017 – 130,784 miles
  • 2016 – 122,722 miles
  • 2015 – 110,947 miles
  • 2014 – 107,208 miles
  • 2013 – 103,020 miles
  • 2012 – 97,373 miles
  • 2010 – 82,793 miles
  • 2009 – 68,083 miles
  • 2008 – 61,297 miles
  • 2007 – 49,394 miles
  • 2006 – 40,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,630 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake just met the mot requirements
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (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 Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,630 miles (+1,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    150,630 miles
    Test number
    364542602916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake just met the mot requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass149,275 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,275 miles
    Test number
    515142726753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,397 miles (+2,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,397 miles
    Test number
    648736242309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,083 miles (+5,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,083 miles
    Test number
    541116984038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,799 miles (+1,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    138,799 miles
    Test number
    796526472473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  6. Pass136,888 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    136,888 miles
    Test number
    567737104071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail136,883 miles (+2,225)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,883 miles
    Test number
    358446674713
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at joiner (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,658 miles (+1,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    134,658 miles
    Test number
    272714714650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass133,551 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,551 miles
    Test number
    164402991648
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail133,551 miles (+2,767)3 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,551 miles
    Test number
    871460352572
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass130,784 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    130,784 miles
    Test number
    556758669726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  12. Fail130,784 miles (+8,062)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,784 miles
    Test number
    227129971383
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass122,722 miles (+11,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    122,722 miles
    Test number
    743773977471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass110,947 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,947 miles
    Test number
    498281215266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Note13% front brake imbalance

  15. Fail110,947 miles (+3,739)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,947 miles
    Test number
    475768905214
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Note13% front brake imbalance

  16. Pass107,208 miles (+4,188)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,208 miles
    Test number
    995537294179
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass103,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,020 miles
    Test number
    387370903262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail103,020 miles (+5,647)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,020 miles
    Test number
    906840903294
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass97,373 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    97,373 miles
    Test number
    598186302097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,366 miles (+14,573)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,366 miles
    Test number
    687254402022
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on at dash
    • NoteOffside rear tyre nearing limits of wear
    • NoteRear brake discs and pads close to limits of wear
    • NoteStart of corrosion at rear brake pipes

  21. Pass82,793 miles (+14,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,793 miles
    Test number
    604862120364
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail68,083 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,083 miles
    Test number
    842627819333
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  23. Pass68,083 miles (+6,786)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,083 miles
    Test number
    861547219351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,297 miles (+11,903)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,297 miles
    Test number
    152286148377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,394 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,394 miles
    Test number
    402868947334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,977 miles (+7,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,977 miles
    Test number
    522884297115
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass40,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,543 miles
    Test number
    281601586418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail40,543 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,543 miles
    Test number
    251350286123
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LM03 VHG

Does LM03 VHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 VHG is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VHG?
The MOT on LM03 VHG is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 VHG done?
LM03 VHG was recorded at 150,630 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 5,567 miles a year.
Has LM03 VHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VHG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LM03 VHG 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 VHG find?
LM03 VHG passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear handbrake just met the mot requirements; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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