
BMW Z4
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc
LS05 DFEMOT history
LS05 DFE is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 16,472 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 16,472 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 259 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 DFE
- 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
- 21 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 DFE was last recorded at 16,472 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 16,017 miles · 30 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 455 miles
- Average per year
- 259 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 16,472 miles
- 2024 – 16,017 miles
- 2023 – 14,811 miles
- 2013 – 13,092 miles
- 2011 – 12,616 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
8 tests since 5 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass16,472 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 16,472 miles
- Test number
- 134535865248
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail16,464 miles (+447)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,464 miles
- Test number
- 133598351068
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass16,017 miles (+465)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 16,017 miles
- Test number
- 582913421151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Low arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Low arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass15,552 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 15,552 miles
- Test number
- 549274309685
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail15,539 miles (+728)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,539 miles
- Test number
- 497399820490
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass14,811 miles (+1,719)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 14,811 miles
- Test number
- 326932174401
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass13,092 miles (+476)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 13,092 miles
- Test number
- 749615043076
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- NoteAdvise cut in outer wall n/s/f tyre
- NoteUnable to visually inspect inner brake pads
Pass12,616 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 12,616 miles
- Test number
- 577477611238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 DFE
- Does LS05 DFE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 DFE is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 DFE?
- The MOT on LS05 DFE is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 DFE done?
- LS05 DFE was recorded at 16,472 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 259 miles a year.
- Has LS05 DFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 DFE has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS05 DFE 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 LS05 DFE find?
- LS05 DFE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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