BMW Z4
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LM05 BMYMOT history
LM05 BMY is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 4 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,665 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 87,665 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,223 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 BMY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z4
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 4 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 BMY was last recorded at 87,665 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,207 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 458 miles
- Average per year
- 4,223 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,665 miles
- 2025 – 87,207 miles
- 2024 – 85,083 miles
- 2023 – 84,119 miles
- 2022 – 83,597 miles
- 2021 – 82,859 miles
- 2020 – 81,623 miles
- 2019 – 78,530 miles
- 2018 – 78,159 miles
- 2017 – 71,819 miles
- 2016 – 66,412 miles
- 2015 – 60,459 miles
- 2014 – 55,988 miles
- 2013 – 51,249 miles
- 2012 – 47,812 miles
- 2011 – 39,901 miles
- 2010 – 33,370 miles
- 2009 – 21,923 miles
- 2008 – 11,525 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,665 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Coil spring corroded both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,665 miles (+458)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 87,665 miles
- Test number
- 471018202344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,207 miles (+2,124)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 87,207 miles
- Test number
- 691061841879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,083 miles (+964)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 85,083 miles
- Test number
- 232196385986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,119 miles (+522)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 84,119 miles
- Test number
- 272028188376
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass83,597 miles (+738)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 83,597 miles
- Test number
- 814050388937
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass82,859 miles (+1,236)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 82,859 miles
- Test number
- 630650632597
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass81,623 miles (+3,093)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 81,623 miles
- Test number
- 804751200906
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass78,530 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 78,530 miles
- Test number
- 798103868877
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Fail78,530 miles (+371)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,530 miles
- Test number
- 827603428767
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Fail78,159 miles (+6,340)6 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,159 miles
- Test number
- 383862289416
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Ratchet faulty (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Does not fit against screen at lower edge (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault Warning light iluminated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from engine area and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,819 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 71,819 miles
- Test number
- 437436314643
- 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)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine management light is on
- AdvisoryGearstick rubber is brocken
Fail71,810 miles (+5,398)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,810 miles
- Test number
- 612730886681
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine management light is on
- AdvisoryGearstick rubber is brocken
Pass66,412 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 66,412 miles
- Test number
- 106611252253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail66,408 miles (+5,949)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,408 miles
- Test number
- 592478030758
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear offside calipper (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 60,459 miles
- Test number
- 350477945556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,455 miles (+4,467)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,455 miles
- Test number
- 738774938606
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass55,988 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 55,988 miles
- Test number
- 939723084285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail55,985 miles (+4,736)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,985 miles
- Test number
- 676962884255
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 51,249 miles
- Test number
- 227113583219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,249 miles (+3,437)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,249 miles
- Test number
- 388463683250
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,812 miles (+7,911)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 47,812 miles
- Test number
- 337736622331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,901 miles (+6,531)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 39,901 miles
- Test number
- 936356921330
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 33,370 miles
- Test number
- 931677570287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,370 miles (+11,447)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,370 miles
- Test number
- 182987270264
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass21,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 21,923 miles
- Test number
- 612294059284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,923 miles (+10,398)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,923 miles
- Test number
- 752053759214
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass11,525 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 11,525 miles
- Test number
- 894107408227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM05 BMY
- Does LM05 BMY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BMY is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 BMY?
- The MOT on LM05 BMY is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM05 BMY done?
- LM05 BMY was recorded at 87,665 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,223 miles a year.
- Has LM05 BMY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 BMY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on LM05 BMY 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 BMY find?
- LM05 BMY passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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