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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

LR05 MHLMOT history

LR05 MHL is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LR05 MHL black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,224 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MHL was last recorded at 92,224 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 5,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,555 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,669 miles
Average per year
4,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,224 miles
  • 2025 – 86,555 miles
  • 2024 – 81,492 miles
  • 2023 – 75,590 miles
  • 2022 – 71,015 miles
  • 2021 – 68,623 miles
  • 2020 – 65,730 miles
  • 2019 – 60,884 miles
  • 2018 – 53,917 miles
  • 2017 – 49,010 miles
  • 2016 – 43,294 miles
  • 2015 – 43,046 miles
  • 2014 – 42,325 miles
  • 2013 – 41,608 miles
  • 2012 – 38,877 miles
  • 2011 – 36,683 miles
  • 2010 – 33,444 miles
  • 2009 – 24,702 miles
  • 2008 – 13,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,224 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,224 miles (+5,669)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,224 miles
    Test number
    944033236758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,555 miles (+5,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,555 miles
    Test number
    229031690002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,492 miles (+280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,492 miles
    Test number
    757628081132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,212 miles (+5,622)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,212 miles
    Test number
    822493718352
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,590 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,590 miles
    Test number
    774185865883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail75,399 miles (+4,384)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,399 miles
    Test number
    175077656503
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass71,015 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,015 miles
    Test number
    239638694600
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail71,015 miles (+2,392)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,015 miles
    Test number
    245656148283
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,623 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,623 miles
    Test number
    130716084491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,730 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,730 miles
    Test number
    542390267042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,884 miles (+6,967)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,884 miles
    Test number
    953429652706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,917 miles (+4,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,917 miles
    Test number
    880541547158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass49,010 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,010 miles
    Test number
    649737563419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,294 miles (+163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,294 miles
    Test number
    334757056631
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted under trays fitted

  15. Pass43,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,131 miles
    Test number
    449312034840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail43,131 miles (+85)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,131 miles
    Test number
    803124580630
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass43,046 miles (+721)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,046 miles
    Test number
    458707375143
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass42,325 miles (+717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,325 miles
    Test number
    828988074194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass41,608 miles (+2,731)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,608 miles
    Test number
    116529573102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail38,877 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,877 miles
    Test number
    209138472134
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass38,877 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,877 miles
    Test number
    628398872111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail38,817 miles (+2,134)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,817 miles
    Test number
    716651972141
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass36,683 miles (+3,239)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,683 miles
    Test number
    926720681159
    • NoteCondition of off side door mirror held in by tape
    • NoteEngine oil on low mark
    • NoteNear side door mirror glass condition
    • NoteWipers not clearing full screen ark

  24. Pass33,444 miles (+8,742)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,444 miles
    Test number
    160230280158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,702 miles (+10,877)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,702 miles
    Test number
    503991189177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail13,825 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,825 miles
    Test number
    253515488186
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass13,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,825 miles
    Test number
    863595088161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 MHL

Does LR05 MHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 MHL is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MHL?
The MOT on LR05 MHL is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 MHL done?
LR05 MHL was recorded at 92,224 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,307 miles a year.
Has LR05 MHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MHL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 MHL 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 LR05 MHL find?
LR05 MHL passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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