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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

LB56 YFHMOT history

LB56 YFH is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
75,812 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YFH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YFH was last recorded at 75,812 miles on 15 May 2026, 4,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,522 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,290 miles
Average per year
3,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,812 miles
  • 2025 – 71,522 miles
  • 2023 – 67,857 miles
  • 2022 – 64,064 miles
  • 2021 – 59,699 miles
  • 2020 – 55,586 miles
  • 2019 – 50,692 miles
  • 2018 – 45,610 miles
  • 2017 – 45,408 miles
  • 2016 – 43,397 miles
  • 2015 – 39,342 miles
  • 2014 – 35,193 miles
  • 2013 – 31,363 miles
  • 2012 – 26,931 miles
  • 2011 – 24,108 miles
  • 2010 – 19,963 miles
  • 2009 – 15,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,812 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,812 miles (+4,290)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    75,812 miles
    Test number
    265247894690
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    71,522 miles
    Test number
    639000498133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail71,522 miles (+3,665)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,522 miles
    Test number
    366055368352
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,857 miles (+3,793)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,857 miles
    Test number
    563168281361
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass64,064 miles (+4,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,064 miles
    Test number
    695593924378
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint rusty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,699 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,699 miles
    Test number
    988665526315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,586 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,586 miles
    Test number
    862106368521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,692 miles (+5,082)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    50,692 miles
    Test number
    824908495894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,610 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,610 miles
    Test number
    121146142156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,408 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,408 miles
    Test number
    462628289584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,397 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,397 miles
    Test number
    593868990137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,342 miles
    Test number
    235611175492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,342 miles (+4,149)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,342 miles
    Test number
    296270275400
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  14. Pass35,193 miles (+3,830)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,193 miles
    Test number
    648473964180
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edge

  15. Pass31,363 miles (+4,432)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,363 miles
    Test number
    697767453187
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracking

  16. Pass26,931 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,931 miles
    Test number
    398974452164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,108 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,108 miles
    Test number
    995722511373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,963 miles (+4,395)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,963 miles
    Test number
    481305300301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,568 miles
    Test number
    873254919370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,568 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,568 miles
    Test number
    310114919304
    • FailureFront Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB56 YFH

Does LB56 YFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 YFH is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YFH?
The MOT on LB56 YFH is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 YFH done?
LB56 YFH was recorded at 75,812 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,649 miles a year.
Has LB56 YFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YFH has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 YFH 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 YFH find?
LB56 YFH passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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