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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

T5 LOTMOT history

T5 LOT is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,193 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LOT was last recorded at 80,193 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 2,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2013: 57,393 miles, lower than 62,407 miles on 30 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,717 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,476 miles
Average per year
2,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,193 miles
  • 2025 – 77,717 miles
  • 2024 – 76,366 miles
  • 2022 – 75,505 miles
  • 2020 – 75,297 miles
  • 2019 – 73,259 miles
  • 2017 – 68,857 miles
  • 2015 – 62,613 miles
  • 2014 – 59,949 miles
  • 2013 – 57,580 miles
  • 2012 – 62,407 miles
  • 2011 – 46,199 miles
  • 2010 – 39,796 miles
  • 2009 – 37,351 miles
  • 2008 – 33,731 miles
  • 2007 – 28,510 miles
  • 2006 – 22,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,193 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,193 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,193 miles
    Test number
    704198481390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,717 miles (+1,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,717 miles
    Test number
    757820636075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass76,366 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,366 miles
    Test number
    597145342167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,361 miles (+856)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,361 miles
    Test number
    582936139888
    • MajorFront Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass75,505 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,505 miles
    Test number
    438172561003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail75,505 miles (+208)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,505 miles
    Test number
    485434695174
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass75,297 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    443660532508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    467855594834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,259 miles (+4,402)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    248908386505
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass68,857 miles (+6,244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,857 miles
    Test number
    958266324737
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass62,613 miles (+2,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,613 miles
    Test number
    227384401562
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear upper ball joint has slight play

  12. Pass59,949 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,949 miles
    Test number
    459922434282
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail59,949 miles (+2,369)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,949 miles
    Test number
    717322634265
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass57,580 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,580 miles
    Test number
    865690193173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,393 miles (-5,014)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,393 miles
    Test number
    288072543481
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn uneven

  16. Pass62,407 miles (+16,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,407 miles
    Test number
    805611952191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass46,199 miles (+6,403)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,199 miles
    Test number
    918219731177
    • NoteOffside front pads wearing slightly low

  18. Pass39,796 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,796 miles
    Test number
    112474420193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,351 miles (+3,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,351 miles
    Test number
    452052359120
    • 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. Pass33,731 miles (+5,221)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,731 miles
    Test number
    753006538157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,510 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,510 miles
    Test number
    940920737164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,080 miles
    Test number
    242940266425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,080 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,080 miles
    Test number
    203480666199
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T5 LOT

Does T5 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LOT?
The MOT on T5 LOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LOT done?
T5 LOT was recorded at 80,193 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,883 miles a year.
Has T5 LOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LOT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 LOT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 LOT find?
T5 LOT passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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