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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LB53 NZFMOT history

LB53 NZF is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
130,231 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NZF was last recorded at 130,231 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,219 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,231 miles
  • 2025 – 125,579 miles
  • 2024 – 122,146 miles
  • 2023 – 120,976 miles
  • 2021 – 120,686 miles
  • 2018 – 115,563 miles
  • 2017 – 105,877 miles
  • 2016 – 96,382 miles
  • 2015 – 93,097 miles
  • 2014 – 83,519 miles
  • 2013 – 74,113 miles
  • 2012 – 64,594 miles
  • 2011 – 56,009 miles
  • 2010 – 46,178 miles
  • 2009 – 43,181 miles
  • 2008 – 41,138 miles
  • 2006 – 36,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,231 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,231 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    130,231 miles
    Test number
    355034594509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail130,219 miles (+4,640)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,219 miles
    Test number
    571870957090
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,579 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    125,579 miles
    Test number
    549411859206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail125,576 miles (+3,430)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,576 miles
    Test number
    202086142454
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass122,146 miles (+1,170)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,146 miles
    Test number
    655351046603
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,976 miles (+290)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,976 miles
    Test number
    731833839063
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake low effort needs investigating .
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,686 miles
    Test number
    349257262886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,686 miles (+5,123)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,686 miles
    Test number
    648475848556
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass115,563 miles (+9,686)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,563 miles
    Test number
    640710250711
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass105,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,877 miles
    Test number
    849545196087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail105,877 miles (+9,495)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,877 miles
    Test number
    731313960085
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass96,382 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,382 miles
    Test number
    102674529893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,097 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,097 miles
    Test number
    599788745037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,987 miles (+9,468)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,987 miles
    Test number
    119972245077
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass83,519 miles (+9,406)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,519 miles
    Test number
    105202444060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass74,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    229624343036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,113 miles (+9,519)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    616174943027
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass64,594 miles (+8,585)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,594 miles
    Test number
    637094442056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,009 miles (+9,831)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,009 miles
    Test number
    399600241051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  20. Pass46,178 miles (+2,997)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    752680240095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,181 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,181 miles
    Test number
    372149509093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,138 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,138 miles
    Test number
    642810918025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,191 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,191 miles
    Test number
    132008736356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB53 NZF

Does LB53 NZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 NZF is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NZF?
The MOT on LB53 NZF is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 NZF done?
LB53 NZF was recorded at 130,231 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 4,817 miles a year.
Has LB53 NZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NZF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 NZF 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 NZF find?
LB53 NZF passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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