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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 VJAMOT history

LM03 VJA is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 28 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 51,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
51,683 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VJA was last recorded at 51,683 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2011: 15,865 miles, lower than 17,264 miles on 22 Jun 2010.

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
48,837 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,846 miles
Average per year
1,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,683 miles
  • 2025 – 48,837 miles
  • 2024 – 47,931 miles
  • 2023 – 46,625 miles
  • 2022 – 44,777 miles
  • 2021 – 43,405 miles
  • 2020 – 41,964 miles
  • 2019 – 38,035 miles
  • 2018 – 33,267 miles
  • 2017 – 30,014 miles
  • 2016 – 25,937 miles
  • 2015 – 20,289 miles
  • 2014 – 19,717 miles
  • 2013 – 19,048 miles
  • 2012 – 18,304 miles
  • 2011 – 15,865 miles
  • 2010 – 17,264 miles
  • 2009 – 15,920 miles
  • 2008 – 15,235 miles
  • 2007 – 14,508 miles
  • 2006 – 12,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,683 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device deteriorated but still effectiveRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,683 miles (+2,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    51,683 miles
    Test number
    240597611555
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device deteriorated but still effective
  2. Pass48,837 miles (+906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    48,837 miles
    Test number
    628018281592
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device deteriorated but still effective
  3. Pass47,931 miles (+1,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,931 miles
    Test number
    721980537370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device deteriorated but still effective
  4. Pass46,625 miles (+1,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,625 miles
    Test number
    453650425158
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  5. Pass44,777 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,777 miles
    Test number
    555506529851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,405 miles (+1,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,405 miles
    Test number
    864932737878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass41,964 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,964 miles
    Test number
    280149047025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,035 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,035 miles
    Test number
    678728165435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,267 miles (+3,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,267 miles
    Test number
    623566432359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wishbone , rear mount deteriorating,
  10. Pass30,014 miles (+204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,014 miles
    Test number
    612757990455
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryTray's fitted
  11. Fail29,810 miles (+3,873)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,810 miles
    Test number
    348101196964
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  12. Pass25,937 miles (+5,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    25,937 miles
    Test number
    873019469661
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass20,289 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    20,289 miles
    Test number
    827905545038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,717 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,717 miles
    Test number
    865451974111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,048 miles (+744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,048 miles
    Test number
    297871873475
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass18,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,304 miles
    Test number
    919483872148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,304 miles (+2,439)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,304 miles
    Test number
    326873272110
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
  18. Pass15,865 miles (-1,399)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,865 miles
    Test number
    655102371114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,264 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,264 miles
    Test number
    840393270143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,920 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,920 miles
    Test number
    272085179142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,235 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,235 miles
    Test number
    763945578169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,508 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    14,508 miles
    Test number
    814457277157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,426 miles
    Test number
    971973556121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 VJA

Does LM03 VJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 VJA is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VJA?
The MOT on LM03 VJA is valid until 6 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 VJA done?
LM03 VJA was recorded at 51,683 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 1,987 miles a year.
Has LM03 VJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VJA has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on LM03 VJA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 VJA find?
LM03 VJA passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated but still effective.

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