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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LS03 YTMMOT history

LS03 YTM is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,192 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 YTM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 YTM was last recorded at 72,192 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,188 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,192 miles
  • 2025 – 71,327 miles
  • 2024 – 70,390 miles
  • 2023 – 67,367 miles
  • 2022 – 66,228 miles
  • 2021 – 64,719 miles
  • 2020 – 61,994 miles
  • 2018 – 59,026 miles
  • 2017 – 55,471 miles
  • 2012 – 54,004 miles
  • 2010 – 52,650 miles
  • 2009 – 47,081 miles
  • 2008 – 28,298 miles
  • 2006 – 13,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,192 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose and short metal pipe linked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose and short metal pipe linked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,192 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,192 miles
    Test number
    332885502202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,188 miles (+861)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,188 miles
    Test number
    804320639687
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,327 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,327 miles
    Test number
    772512581815
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose and short metal pipe linked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose and short metal pipe linked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail71,327 miles (+937)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,327 miles
    Test number
    302947127546
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose and short metal pipe linked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose and short metal pipe linked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,390 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,390 miles
    Test number
    544887274593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,347 miles (+2,980)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,347 miles
    Test number
    809708904702
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,367 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,367 miles
    Test number
    216436758905
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail67,367 miles (+1,139)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,367 miles
    Test number
    925160316689
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,228 miles (+1,509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,228 miles
    Test number
    872956457502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass64,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,719 miles
    Test number
    807262913123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail64,719 miles (+2,725)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,719 miles
    Test number
    176408144162
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,994 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,994 miles
    Test number
    805646855166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,982 miles (+2,956)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,982 miles
    Test number
    771707812138
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass59,026 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,026 miles
    Test number
    234142653170
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail59,026 miles (+3,555)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,026 miles
    Test number
    346182098564
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass55,471 miles (+1,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,471 miles
    Test number
    580572145018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  17. Pass54,004 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,004 miles
    Test number
    536659352059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,650 miles (+5,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,650 miles
    Test number
    422377070242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,081 miles (+18,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,081 miles
    Test number
    400877949213
    • 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)

  20. Pass28,298 miles (+14,807)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,298 miles
    Test number
    491674328082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,491 miles
    Test number
    960357036258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 YTM

Does LS03 YTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 YTM is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 YTM?
The MOT on LS03 YTM is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 YTM done?
LS03 YTM was recorded at 72,192 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 2,985 miles a year.
Has LS03 YTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 YTM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS03 YTM 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 LS03 YTM find?
LS03 YTM passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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