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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

V7 LBCMOT history

V7 LBC is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

V7 LBC black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
109,966 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 LBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 LBC was last recorded at 109,966 miles on 14 May 2025, 1,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,758 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,208 miles
Average per year
5,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,966 miles
  • 2024 – 108,758 miles
  • 2023 – 106,365 miles
  • 2022 – 104,721 miles
  • 2021 – 100,912 miles
  • 2019 – 91,754 miles
  • 2018 – 91,752 miles
  • 2017 – 88,841 miles
  • 2016 – 85,902 miles
  • 2015 – 82,154 miles
  • 2014 – 75,575 miles
  • 2013 – 68,484 miles
  • 2011 – 39,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,966 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,966 miles (+1,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    109,966 miles
    Test number
    926486818172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass108,758 miles (+2,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    108,758 miles
    Test number
    545244801689
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive across member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass106,365 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,365 miles
    Test number
    667007776732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,721 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,721 miles
    Test number
    383023963791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail104,711 miles (+3,799)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,711 miles
    Test number
    317005084325
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass100,912 miles (+9,158)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,912 miles
    Test number
    269730715657
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass91,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,754 miles
    Test number
    186889068873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,754 miles (+2)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,754 miles
    Test number
    265552247475
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Fail91,752 miles (+2,911)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,752 miles
    Test number
    587228082402
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) a lot of movement in inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box hanger broken exhaust still supported
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass88,841 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,841 miles
    Test number
    221371093273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,902 miles (+3,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,902 miles
    Test number
    886663672354
    • AdvisoryN/s/f rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey
  12. Pass82,154 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,154 miles
    Test number
    298188703567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    249869575083
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail79,880 miles (+4,305)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    165469675443
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass75,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,575 miles
    Test number
    707644404161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,575 miles (+7,091)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,575 miles
    Test number
    259791604483
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass68,484 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,484 miles
    Test number
    537179253204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll brakes slightly binding and surface pitting/corrosion due to being stood
    • NoteLow tone horn inop
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  18. Fail68,484 miles (+28,944)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,484 miles
    Test number
    386142713418
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteLow tone horn inop
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  19. Pass39,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,540 miles
    Test number
    356962741272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 LBC

Does V7 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V7 LBC expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V7 LBC?
The MOT on V7 LBC expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V7 LBC done?
V7 LBC was recorded at 109,966 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 5,138 miles a year.
Has V7 LBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 LBC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V7 LBC 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 V7 LBC find?
V7 LBC passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end.

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