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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB53 PKAMOT history

LB53 PKA is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 4 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
97,024 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PKA was last recorded at 97,024 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 2,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,608 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,416 miles
Average per year
3,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,024 miles
  • 2024 – 94,608 miles
  • 2023 – 92,464 miles
  • 2022 – 90,826 miles
  • 2021 – 89,200 miles
  • 2020 – 86,525 miles
  • 2019 – 84,698 miles
  • 2018 – 84,156 miles
  • 2017 – 83,537 miles
  • 2016 – 82,268 miles
  • 2015 – 81,864 miles
  • 2014 – 80,874 miles
  • 2013 – 74,684 miles
  • 2012 – 59,892 miles
  • 2011 – 32,840 miles
  • 2010 – 32,257 miles
  • 2009 – 30,205 miles
  • 2007 – 26,475 miles
  • 2006 – 23,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,024 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,024 miles (+2,416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,024 miles
    Test number
    533475323762
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass94,608 miles (+2,144)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,608 miles
    Test number
    903276742114
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,464 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,464 miles
    Test number
    766792096985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,462 miles (+1,636)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,462 miles
    Test number
    641318783214
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,826 miles (+1,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,826 miles
    Test number
    831562125715
    • 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))

  6. Pass89,200 miles (+2,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,200 miles
    Test number
    756821616684
    • 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))

  7. Pass86,525 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,525 miles
    Test number
    994132498740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,698 miles (+542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    320528952152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass84,156 miles (+619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,156 miles
    Test number
    937565218734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake has a slight bind

  10. Pass83,537 miles (+1,269)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,537 miles
    Test number
    487013281998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass82,268 miles (+404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    565891026231
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass81,864 miles (+990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,864 miles
    Test number
    986640905128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass80,874 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    129012324147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,684 miles
    Test number
    876639253209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,684 miles (+14,792)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,684 miles
    Test number
    937599753269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteBRAKE PAD WEAR LIGHT ON

  16. Pass59,892 miles (+188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,892 miles
    Test number
    596625732250
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail59,704 miles (+26,864)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,704 miles
    Test number
    635203632239
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass32,840 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,840 miles
    Test number
    286085461152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,257 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,257 miles
    Test number
    952406990224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,205 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,205 miles
    Test number
    182472609319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,889 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,889 miles
    Test number
    504273419052
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass29,889 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,889 miles
    Test number
    540313219084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,475 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,475 miles
    Test number
    450172657447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,046 miles
    Test number
    414369146477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 PKA

Does LB53 PKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 PKA expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PKA?
The MOT on LB53 PKA expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 PKA done?
LB53 PKA was recorded at 97,024 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 3,952 miles a year.
Has LB53 PKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PKA has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 PKA 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 PKA find?
LB53 PKA passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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