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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LR05 NRVMOT history

LR05 NRV is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 3 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LR05 NRV black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,199 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 NRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 NRV was last recorded at 112,199 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,194 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,199 miles
  • 2025 – 110,325 miles
  • 2024 – 108,361 miles
  • 2023 – 108,353 miles
  • 2022 – 107,348 miles
  • 2021 – 106,113 miles
  • 2019 – 99,615 miles
  • 2018 – 94,224 miles
  • 2017 – 90,025 miles
  • 2016 – 84,311 miles
  • 2015 – 81,005 miles
  • 2014 – 75,998 miles
  • 2012 – 65,620 miles
  • 2011 – 62,724 miles
  • 2010 – 58,764 miles
  • 2009 – 51,045 miles
  • 2008 – 41,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,199 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,199 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,199 miles
    Test number
    417743256328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,194 miles (+1,869)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,194 miles
    Test number
    359863243173
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,325 miles
    Test number
    538870164086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,325 miles (+1,964)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,325 miles
    Test number
    760500537722
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass108,361 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,361 miles
    Test number
    483013211333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,353 miles (+1,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,353 miles
    Test number
    564395799630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass107,348 miles (+1,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,348 miles
    Test number
    135190085341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,113 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,113 miles
    Test number
    191068076523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,112 miles (+6,497)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,112 miles
    Test number
    419627904530
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,615 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,615 miles
    Test number
    853624483665
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail99,614 miles (+5,390)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,614 miles
    Test number
    750243399457
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass94,224 miles (+4,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,224 miles
    Test number
    350339796917
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass90,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,025 miles
    Test number
    512790371142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,025 miles (+5,714)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,025 miles
    Test number
    672104426181
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,311 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,311 miles
    Test number
    819479641652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,005 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,005 miles
    Test number
    898414945064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    536894424018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,998 miles (+10,378)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    159764024484
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass65,620 miles (+2,896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,620 miles
    Test number
    345362162349
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  20. Pass62,724 miles (+3,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,724 miles
    Test number
    857115811388
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass58,764 miles (+7,719)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,764 miles
    Test number
    213621480124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,045 miles (+9,402)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,045 miles
    Test number
    351129159110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,643 miles
    Test number
    202238028111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 NRV

Does LR05 NRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 NRV is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 NRV?
The MOT on LR05 NRV is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 NRV done?
LR05 NRV was recorded at 112,199 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,826 miles a year.
Has LR05 NRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 NRV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 NRV 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 NRV find?
LR05 NRV passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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