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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LR04 HWBMOT history

LR04 HWB is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
114,986 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR04 HWB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR04 HWB was last recorded at 114,986 miles on 27 May 2026, 10,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2017: 28,001 miles, lower than 77,359 miles on 17 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,464 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,522 miles
Average per year
5,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,986 miles
  • 2025 – 104,464 miles
  • 2024 – 103,876 miles
  • 2023 – 101,176 miles
  • 2022 – 96,745 miles
  • 2021 – 94,065 miles
  • 2020 – 93,721 miles
  • 2019 – 91,156 miles
  • 2018 – 86,579 miles
  • 2017 – 82,001 miles
  • 2016 – 77,359 miles
  • 2015 – 73,022 miles
  • 2014 – 70,919 miles
  • 2013 – 67,141 miles
  • 2012 – 56,194 miles
  • 2011 – 45,406 miles
  • 2010 – 39,378 miles
  • 2009 – 27,881 miles
  • 2008 – 21,136 miles
  • 2007 – 16,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,986 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,986 miles (+10,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    114,986 miles
    Test number
    119875529623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass104,464 miles (+588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    104,464 miles
    Test number
    161120965999
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake discs

  3. Pass103,876 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    103,876 miles
    Test number
    697295969174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,176 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,176 miles
    Test number
    733074675176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,745 miles (+2,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,745 miles
    Test number
    308217183328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass94,065 miles (+344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,065 miles
    Test number
    196718922746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass93,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,721 miles
    Test number
    520668689341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail93,721 miles (+2,565)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,721 miles
    Test number
    557964446468
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 'Mainline' (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass91,156 miles (+4,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,156 miles
    Test number
    973375369857
    • 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))

  10. Pass86,579 miles (+4,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,579 miles
    Test number
    446353772153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass82,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,001 miles
    Test number
    379710712881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,001 miles (-49,358)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,001 miles
    Test number
    636442103155
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass77,359 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,359 miles
    Test number
    170909101837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,022 miles
    Test number
    738593745094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail73,022 miles (+2,103)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,022 miles
    Test number
    459287835065
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass70,919 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,919 miles
    Test number
    518439534097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,141 miles
    Test number
    805343453061
    • 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)

  18. Fail67,141 miles (+10,947)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,141 miles
    Test number
    256612453024
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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)

  19. Pass56,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,194 miles
    Test number
    979839582079
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail56,194 miles (+10,788)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,194 miles
    Test number
    128328082028
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,406 miles
    Test number
    447735181099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail45,406 miles (+6,028)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,406 miles
    Test number
    558885981014
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass39,378 miles (+11,497)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,378 miles
    Test number
    532652760015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,881 miles (+6,745)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,881 miles
    Test number
    393715489009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,136 miles
    Test number
    161560888023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,136 miles (+4,630)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,136 miles
    Test number
    251100288087
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  27. Pass16,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,506 miles
    Test number
    501596977021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR04 HWB

Does LR04 HWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR04 HWB is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR04 HWB?
The MOT on LR04 HWB is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR04 HWB done?
LR04 HWB was recorded at 114,986 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 5,130 miles a year.
Has LR04 HWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR04 HWB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LR04 HWB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR04 HWB find?
LR04 HWB passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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