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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 VLNMOT history

LB56 VLN is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 19 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,090 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VLN was last recorded at 124,090 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,063 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
5,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,090 miles
  • 2025 – 122,629 miles
  • 2024 – 120,727 miles
  • 2023 – 119,133 miles
  • 2022 – 116,612 miles
  • 2021 – 114,195 miles
  • 2020 – 112,358 miles
  • 2019 – 105,778 miles
  • 2018 – 98,013 miles
  • 2017 – 90,421 miles
  • 2016 – 78,896 miles
  • 2015 – 68,534 miles
  • 2014 – 58,148 miles
  • 2013 – 47,245 miles
  • 2012 – 37,470 miles
  • 2011 – 35,081 miles
  • 2010 – 33,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,090 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device seal perishedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Play within steering rack

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,090 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,090 miles
    Test number
    188098885249
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail124,063 miles (+1,434)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,063 miles
    Test number
    807004004238
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play within steering rack
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass122,629 miles (+56)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,629 miles
    Test number
    995318155095
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play within steering rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device seal perished
  4. Fail122,573 miles (+1,846)3 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,573 miles
    Test number
    839458060913
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play within steering rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device seal perished
  5. Pass120,727 miles (+35)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,727 miles
    Test number
    734870790863
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing but still makes adequate seal.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Movement in inner steering joints.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  6. Fail120,692 miles (+1,559)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,692 miles
    Test number
    106164186032
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both O/S and N/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing but still makes adequate seal.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Movement in inner steering joints.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  7. Pass119,133 miles (+56)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,133 miles
    Test number
    672112628285
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail119,077 miles (+2,465)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,077 miles
    Test number
    511258770068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass116,612 miles (+2,417)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,612 miles
    Test number
    367533894729
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture inside the lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass114,195 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,195 miles
    Test number
    737768901723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,192 miles (+1,834)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,192 miles
    Test number
    237495621676
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass112,358 miles (+6,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    112,358 miles
    Test number
    937948507451
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  13. Pass105,778 miles (+7,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    105,778 miles
    Test number
    425927712087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass98,013 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,013 miles
    Test number
    590912383248
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil leak
  15. Fail98,013 miles (+7,592)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,013 miles
    Test number
    861525020768
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil leak
  16. Pass90,421 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,421 miles
    Test number
    642981935306
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Fail90,322 miles (+11,426)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,322 miles
    Test number
    241592632600
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  18. Pass78,896 miles (+10,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,896 miles
    Test number
    363156396930
    • 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)
  19. Pass68,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,534 miles
    Test number
    976706385063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,534 miles (+10,386)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,534 miles
    Test number
    627436385095
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail58,148 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,148 miles
    Test number
    538648494061
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  22. Pass58,148 miles (+10,903)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,148 miles
    Test number
    578778194084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,245 miles (+9,775)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,245 miles
    Test number
    105165193067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,470 miles
    Test number
    626712002149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,470 miles (+2,389)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,470 miles
    Test number
    868792502175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
  26. Pass35,081 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,081 miles
    Test number
    308489781172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,180 miles
    Test number
    774902800212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,180 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,180 miles
    Test number
    950867790186
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LB56 VLN

Does LB56 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VLN is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VLN?
The MOT on LB56 VLN is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 VLN done?
LB56 VLN was recorded at 124,090 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,758 miles a year.
Has LB56 VLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VLN has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 VLN 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 LB56 VLN find?
LB56 VLN passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: fuel cap sealing device seal perished; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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