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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM05 BLZMOT history

LM05 BLZ is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 146,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

LM05 BLZ grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
146,540 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BLZ was last recorded at 146,540 miles on 16 May 2026, 5,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,456 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,084 miles
Average per year
6,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,540 miles
  • 2025 – 141,456 miles
  • 2024 – 139,519 miles
  • 2022 – 129,548 miles
  • 2021 – 117,104 miles
  • 2020 – 110,329 miles
  • 2019 – 104,810 miles
  • 2018 – 96,065 miles
  • 2017 – 84,639 miles
  • 2016 – 74,619 miles
  • 2015 – 65,365 miles
  • 2014 – 60,316 miles
  • 2013 – 54,428 miles
  • 2012 – 41,561 miles
  • 2011 – 38,504 miles
  • 2010 – 32,902 miles
  • 2009 – 27,994 miles
  • 2008 – 22,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,540 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,540 miles (+5,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,540 miles
    Test number
    144854467050
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass141,456 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    141,456 miles
    Test number
    944173840264
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail141,434 miles (+1,915)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,434 miles
    Test number
    369975238361
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,519 miles (+9,971)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,519 miles
    Test number
    875177738942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,548 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,548 miles
    Test number
    850746972574
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail129,547 miles (+12,443)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,547 miles
    Test number
    918979681325
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass117,104 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,104 miles
    Test number
    240809003150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail117,104 miles (+6,775)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,104 miles
    Test number
    836564403757
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,329 miles
    Test number
    846781409562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail110,329 miles (+5,519)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,329 miles
    Test number
    443564701376
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working intermittent (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass104,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,810 miles
    Test number
    376238144365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,808 miles (+8,743)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,808 miles
    Test number
    462726059285
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass96,065 miles (+11,426)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,065 miles
    Test number
    275334986823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,639 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,639 miles
    Test number
    768726956392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,633 miles (+10,014)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,633 miles
    Test number
    339162851549
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass74,619 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,619 miles
    Test number
    567201838963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside component

  17. Fail74,618 miles (+9,253)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    359944826271
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass65,365 miles (+5,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,365 miles
    Test number
    521574720221
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass60,316 miles (+490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,316 miles
    Test number
    975140154350
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail59,826 miles (+5,398)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    377480044340
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake travel getting high

  21. Pass54,428 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,428 miles
    Test number
    508761543276
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCrack in windscreen
    • NoteOff side front tyre on 2mm

  22. Fail54,420 miles (+70)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,420 miles
    Test number
    158211843261
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteScreen slight damage

  23. Fail54,350 miles (+12,789)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,350 miles
    Test number
    465572893160
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket cracked
    • NoteNs of windscreen damaged out of mot scope

  24. Pass41,561 miles (+3,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,561 miles
    Test number
    635213852148
    • NoteRear tyres theathering

  25. Pass38,504 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,504 miles
    Test number
    486849591105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,500 miles (+5,598)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,500 miles
    Test number
    457404891161
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

  27. Pass32,902 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,902 miles
    Test number
    252639180170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,994 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,994 miles
    Test number
    671230299188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,313 miles
    Test number
    492562798103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 BLZ

Does LM05 BLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BLZ is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BLZ?
The MOT on LM05 BLZ is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 BLZ done?
LM05 BLZ was recorded at 146,540 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 6,960 miles a year.
Has LM05 BLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BLZ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM05 BLZ 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 LM05 BLZ find?
LM05 BLZ passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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