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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LM54 MFYMOT history

LM54 MFY is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 4 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LM54 MFY grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
119,419 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 MFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 MFY was last recorded at 119,419 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,067 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,352 miles
Average per year
4,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,419 miles
  • 2025 – 118,067 miles
  • 2024 – 115,886 miles
  • 2023 – 113,690 miles
  • 2022 – 110,858 miles
  • 2021 – 107,902 miles
  • 2020 – 104,455 miles
  • 2019 – 100,360 miles
  • 2018 – 89,412 miles
  • 2016 – 77,824 miles
  • 2015 – 75,424 miles
  • 2013 – 60,891 miles
  • 2012 – 54,891 miles
  • 2011 – 48,057 miles
  • 2010 – 46,135 miles
  • 2009 – 42,395 miles
  • 2008 – 36,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,419 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underside in placesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear tyres stepped

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Both sides front headlamp lenses deteriated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both sides rear brake discs faces corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak from gear box area noted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Exhaust pipe joint corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,419 miles (+1,352)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    119,419 miles
    Test number
    722216480035
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside in places
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stepped

  2. Pass118,067 miles (+2,181)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    118,067 miles
    Test number
    471415861720
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside in places

  3. Pass115,886 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,886 miles
    Test number
    454301052657
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,875 miles (+2,185)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,875 miles
    Test number
    169486677093
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,690 miles (+2,832)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,690 miles
    Test number
    644234454501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring cracking

  6. Pass110,858 miles (+2,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,858 miles
    Test number
    614277915488
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and chassis and floor

  7. Pass107,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,902 miles
    Test number
    822527075976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,902 miles (+3,447)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,902 miles
    Test number
    163040576064
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass104,455 miles (+4,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,455 miles
    Test number
    161433744254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass100,360 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,360 miles
    Test number
    646659085038
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front headlamp lenses deteriated
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear brake discs faces corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gear box area noted

  11. Fail100,349 miles (+10,937)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,349 miles
    Test number
    824643842939
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front headlamp lenses deteriated
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear brake discs faces corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gear box area noted
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system showing fault on dash

  12. Pass89,412 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,412 miles
    Test number
    609798974256
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust pipe joint corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail89,412 miles (+11,588)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,412 miles
    Test number
    276439927816
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Both front brakes are binding (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs are badly worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust pipe joint corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass77,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,824 miles
    Test number
    991848632130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack

  15. Fail77,824 miles (+2,400)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,824 miles
    Test number
    126074957964
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack

  16. Pass75,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,424 miles
    Test number
    189652276088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,424 miles (+8,323)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,424 miles
    Test number
    665061648961
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass67,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,101 miles
    Test number
    128534915013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,101 miles (+6,210)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,101 miles
    Test number
    549234815010
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass60,891 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,891 miles
    Test number
    427034783275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  21. Fail60,891 miles (+6,000)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,891 miles
    Test number
    368863883447
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  22. Pass54,891 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,891 miles
    Test number
    407175372206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEML & SRS LIGHTS ON
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Fail54,891 miles (+6,834)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,891 miles
    Test number
    975995872223
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEML & SRS LIGHTS ON
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  24. Pass48,057 miles (+1,922)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,057 miles
    Test number
    289842761034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on dash

  25. Pass46,135 miles (+3,740)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,135 miles
    Test number
    200580960075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on dash

  26. Pass42,395 miles (+5,455)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,395 miles
    Test number
    272760859017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,940 miles
    Test number
    800973728093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM54 MFY

Does LM54 MFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 MFY is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 MFY?
The MOT on LM54 MFY is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 MFY done?
LM54 MFY was recorded at 119,419 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 4,465 miles a year.
Has LM54 MFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 MFY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 MFY 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 LM54 MFY find?
LM54 MFY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; corrosion to rear suspension; corrosion underside in places, and 9 more.

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