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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LB53 APUMOT history

LB53 APU is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2023
Mileage
131,888 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 APU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 APU was last recorded at 131,888 miles on 9 Aug 2022, 2,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,839 miles · 16 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,049 miles
Average per year
5,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,888 miles
  • 2021 – 129,839 miles
  • 2020 – 126,895 miles
  • 2019 – 121,204 miles
  • 2018 – 109,019 miles
  • 2017 – 108,051 miles
  • 2016 – 106,859 miles
  • 2015 – 105,741 miles
  • 2014 – 103,744 miles
  • 2013 – 99,879 miles
  • 2012 – 87,225 miles
  • 2011 – 78,248 miles
  • 2010 – 72,660 miles
  • 2009 – 62,633 miles
  • 2008 – 50,263 miles
  • 2007 – 42,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,888 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal flexy hose pipes (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,888 miles (+2,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,888 miles
    Test number
    692378103966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass129,839 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,839 miles
    Test number
    456027777715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,895 miles (+5,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,895 miles
    Test number
    101171978003
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass121,204 miles (+12,185)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,204 miles
    Test number
    362058986302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,019 miles (+968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,019 miles
    Test number
    449918241936
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,051 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,051 miles
    Test number
    432340694821
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal flexy hose pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail108,041 miles (+1,182)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,041 miles
    Test number
    574329067199
    • FailureNearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal flexy hose pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass106,859 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,859 miles
    Test number
    419601840335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,854 miles (+1,113)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,854 miles
    Test number
    971815029846
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded 2rear pipes and diagnal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to flexy brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

  10. Pass105,741 miles (+1,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,741 miles
    Test number
    949177165177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass103,744 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,744 miles
    Test number
    626184474196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,688 miles (+3,809)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,688 miles
    Test number
    279501374174
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass99,879 miles (+12,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    99,879 miles
    Test number
    435788273108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass87,225 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,225 miles
    Test number
    685834942120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail87,180 miles (+8,932)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,180 miles
    Test number
    667032242116
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass78,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,248 miles
    Test number
    367369721181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,248 miles (+5,588)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,248 miles
    Test number
    516869021114
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass72,660 miles (+10,027)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,660 miles
    Test number
    113812430195
    • NoteNail in l/h/rear tyre

  19. Pass62,633 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,633 miles
    Test number
    393028319176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  20. Fail62,633 miles (+12,370)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,633 miles
    Test number
    753198119121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  21. Pass50,263 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,263 miles
    Test number
    591769808074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,684 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,684 miles
    Test number
    542575227010
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Fail42,674 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,674 miles
    Test number
    101602627405
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Questions about LB53 APU

Does LB53 APU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 APU expired on 15 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 APU?
The MOT on LB53 APU expired on 15 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 APU done?
LB53 APU was recorded at 131,888 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2022, an average of 5,739 miles a year.
Has LB53 APU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 APU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on LB53 APU 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 LB53 APU find?
LB53 APU passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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