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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LR05 NPYMOT history

LR05 NPY is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 25 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 230,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LR05 NPY black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
230,274 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 NPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 NPY was last recorded at 230,274 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,270 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
12,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,274 miles
  • 2025 – 230,270 miles
  • 2024 – 225,504 miles
  • 2023 – 218,933 miles
  • 2022 – 209,534 miles
  • 2021 – 202,368 miles
  • 2020 – 195,279 miles
  • 2019 – 186,354 miles
  • 2018 – 173,811 miles
  • 2017 – 158,989 miles
  • 2016 – 140,220 miles
  • 2015 – 121,135 miles
  • 2014 – 105,055 miles
  • 2013 – 90,763 miles
  • 2012 – 77,368 miles
  • 2011 – 60,322 miles
  • 2010 – 38,123 miles
  • 2009 – 16,160 miles
  • 2008 – 15,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail230,274 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail230,274 miles (+4)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,274 miles
    Test number
    879719271984
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail230,270 miles (+4,766)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,270 miles
    Test number
    774236092789
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass225,504 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    225,504 miles
    Test number
    521140441064
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail225,504 miles (+6,571)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,504 miles
    Test number
    690633367100
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass218,933 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    218,933 miles
    Test number
    919236388014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail218,931 miles (+9,397)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,931 miles
    Test number
    413401018435
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass209,534 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    209,534 miles
    Test number
    201987308811
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail209,534 miles (+7,166)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,534 miles
    Test number
    808840301817
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass202,368 miles (+7,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    202,368 miles
    Test number
    419041113288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass195,279 miles (+8,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    195,279 miles
    Test number
    369645261279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass186,354 miles (+12,543)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    186,354 miles
    Test number
    665769366835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass173,811 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    173,811 miles
    Test number
    342491141005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail173,797 miles (+14,808)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,797 miles
    Test number
    649302481812
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass158,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    158,989 miles
    Test number
    501927913911
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail158,989 miles (+18,769)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,989 miles
    Test number
    748912247282
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass140,220 miles (+19,085)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,220 miles
    Test number
    714018372694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,135 miles
    Test number
    335431895140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,135 miles (+16,080)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,135 miles
    Test number
    567401395196
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass105,055 miles (+14,292)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,055 miles
    Test number
    595262394184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,763 miles (+13,395)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,763 miles
    Test number
    615938463177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,368 miles (+17,046)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,368 miles
    Test number
    245813992160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear coil spring slight weakened.

  22. Pass60,322 miles (+22,199)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,322 miles
    Test number
    336886561158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,123 miles (+21,963)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,123 miles
    Test number
    113750120107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,160 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,160 miles
    Test number
    784366929149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,000 miles
    Test number
    842800838397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 NPY

Does LR05 NPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 NPY expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 NPY?
The MOT on LR05 NPY expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 NPY done?
LR05 NPY was recorded at 230,274 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 12,559 miles a year.
Has LR05 NPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 NPY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 NPY 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 NPY find?
LR05 NPY failed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; emissions unable to be completed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 9 more.

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