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BMW Z4

White · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LS04 GDAMOT history

LS04 GDA is a white petrol BMW Z4 first used on 6 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
159,254 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 GDA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 GDA was last recorded at 159,254 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 2,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,922 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,332 miles
Average per year
5,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,254 miles
  • 2025 – 156,922 miles
  • 2024 – 156,896 miles
  • 2023 – 151,085 miles
  • 2021 – 149,076 miles
  • 2020 – 143,905 miles
  • 2019 – 139,271 miles
  • 2018 – 129,083 miles
  • 2017 – 114,717 miles
  • 2016 – 103,311 miles
  • 2015 – 87,007 miles
  • 2014 – 83,047 miles
  • 2013 – 78,640 miles
  • 2012 – 72,994 miles
  • 2011 – 70,974 miles
  • 2010 – 66,125 miles
  • 2009 – 61,591 miles
  • 2008 – 57,831 miles
  • 2007 – 54,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,254 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front number plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,254 miles (+2,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    159,254 miles
    Test number
    259152506188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass156,922 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,922 miles
    Test number
    179224624382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,896 miles (+5,811)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,896 miles
    Test number
    708397849537
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass151,085 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    151,085 miles
    Test number
    622062366119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,076 miles (+5,171)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,076 miles
    Test number
    179253459665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass143,905 miles (+4,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,905 miles
    Test number
    751683556253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,271 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,271 miles
    Test number
    622686177645
    • 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))

  8. Fail139,270 miles (+10,187)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,270 miles
    Test number
    311857482535
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass129,083 miles (+14,366)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,083 miles
    Test number
    209494702117
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake disc's slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront slight oil leak from prop shaft seal.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp also has a build up of condensation on the inside of the lense. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer wheel rim distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar d-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer wheel rim distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor gear box/oil leak.
    • AdvisoryVarious engine covers, undertrays and sil covers fitted obscuring the view of various components.

  10. Pass114,717 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,717 miles
    Test number
    667538268016
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  11. Fail114,716 miles (+11,405)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,716 miles
    Test number
    764331019794
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass103,311 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,311 miles
    Test number
    917252100199
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

  13. Fail103,309 miles (+16,302)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,309 miles
    Test number
    313026579299
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

  14. Pass87,007 miles (+3,960)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,007 miles
    Test number
    722273670316
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens deteriorated so that beam image and pattern just acceptable.
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light has only 60% of bulbs working.
    • AdvisoryLarge under engine tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre fairly well worn.
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisorySlight play and wear in rear wheel bearings.

  15. Pass83,047 miles (+4,407)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,047 miles
    Test number
    786762074210
    • NoteHeadlamp glass deteriorated, so beam image and intensity just passable.
    • NoteHigh level brake light damaged, and not all bulbs working in light unit.
    • NoteRear brake pads well worn.
    • NoteVehicle fairly dirty underneath.

  16. Pass78,640 miles (+5,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,640 miles
    Test number
    509398813277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass72,994 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,994 miles
    Test number
    499253622284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,993 miles (+2,019)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,993 miles
    Test number
    768672422297
    • 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)

  19. Pass70,974 miles (+4,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,974 miles
    Test number
    477942791123
    • 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. Pass66,125 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,125 miles
    Test number
    870079780165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,072 miles (+4,481)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,072 miles
    Test number
    192344480160
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass61,591 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,591 miles
    Test number
    524561999150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,831 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,831 miles
    Test number
    202986898437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,083 miles
    Test number
    824034897177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 GDA

Does LS04 GDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 GDA is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 GDA?
The MOT on LS04 GDA is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 GDA done?
LS04 GDA was recorded at 159,254 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 5,628 miles a year.
Has LS04 GDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 GDA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS04 GDA 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 LS04 GDA find?
LS04 GDA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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