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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM03 YPLMOT history

LM03 YPL is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 156,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
156,575 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 YPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 YPL was last recorded at 156,575 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,572 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,575 miles
  • 2024 – 156,566 miles
  • 2023 – 155,816 miles
  • 2022 – 153,989 miles
  • 2021 – 149,922 miles
  • 2020 – 133,662 miles
  • 2019 – 128,042 miles
  • 2018 – 119,957 miles
  • 2017 – 112,094 miles
  • 2016 – 105,129 miles
  • 2015 – 98,326 miles
  • 2014 – 91,942 miles
  • 2013 – 84,159 miles
  • 2012 – 74,482 miles
  • 2011 – 66,831 miles
  • 2010 – 61,571 miles
  • 2009 – 55,886 miles
  • 2008 – 47,693 miles
  • 2007 – 34,277 miles
  • 2006 – 25,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,575 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,575 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    156,575 miles
    Test number
    707581795360
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail156,572 miles (+6)1 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,572 miles
    Test number
    524888018370
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail156,566 miles (+750)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,566 miles
    Test number
    593155792570
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both side (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel noisy when rotating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Under tray insecure

  4. Pass155,816 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    155,816 miles
    Test number
    991698502533
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail155,808 miles (+1,819)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,808 miles
    Test number
    921355886072
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,989 miles (+4,067)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    153,989 miles
    Test number
    711578720174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,922 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    149,922 miles
    Test number
    871173916610
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail149,921 miles (+16,259)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,921 miles
    Test number
    886678621330
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass133,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,662 miles
    Test number
    357753057022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail133,662 miles (+5,620)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,662 miles
    Test number
    207136512049
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass128,042 miles (+8,085)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,042 miles
    Test number
    774584073432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,957 miles (+7,863)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,957 miles
    Test number
    649613392717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,094 miles (+6,965)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,094 miles
    Test number
    553262059966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,129 miles (+6,803)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,129 miles
    Test number
    346390441028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,326 miles (+6,384)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,326 miles
    Test number
    899478805233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,942 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,942 miles
    Test number
    129964004218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,934 miles (+7,775)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,934 miles
    Test number
    716283304240
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass84,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,159 miles
    Test number
    308221513289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,159 miles (+4,100)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,159 miles
    Test number
    668251413222
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass80,059 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,059 miles
    Test number
    848739423071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,482 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,482 miles
    Test number
    408735712197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to acess condition of front and rear brake pads

  22. Fail74,482 miles (+7,651)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,482 miles
    Test number
    576075912187
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to acess condition of front and rear brake pads

  23. Pass66,831 miles (+5,260)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,831 miles
    Test number
    126173081092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,571 miles (+5,685)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,571 miles
    Test number
    533632760052
    • NoteJacking bung missing
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary

  25. Pass55,886 miles (+8,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,886 miles
    Test number
    670312529287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass47,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,693 miles
    Test number
    314024328485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail47,693 miles (+13,416)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,693 miles
    Test number
    922054528203
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass34,277 miles (+8,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,277 miles
    Test number
    550661617278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass25,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,443 miles
    Test number
    883093196142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 YPL

Does LM03 YPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 YPL expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 YPL?
The MOT on LM03 YPL expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 YPL done?
LM03 YPL was recorded at 156,575 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 6,983 miles a year.
Has LM03 YPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 YPL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 YPL 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 YPL find?
LM03 YPL passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars.

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