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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 ZCLMOT history

LB56 ZCL is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 23 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,458 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ZCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 ZCL was last recorded at 87,458 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,888 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
570 miles
Average per year
2,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,458 miles
  • 2025 – 86,888 miles
  • 2024 – 86,748 miles
  • 2023 – 86,615 miles
  • 2022 – 86,180 miles
  • 2021 – 84,410 miles
  • 2020 – 80,974 miles
  • 2019 – 69,364 miles
  • 2018 – 63,824 miles
  • 2017 – 59,613 miles
  • 2016 – 57,390 miles
  • 2015 – 54,455 miles
  • 2014 – 52,016 miles
  • 2011 – 50,247 miles
  • 2010 – 48,475 miles
  • 2009 – 48,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,458 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,458 miles (+570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,458 miles
    Test number
    747716829386
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting

  2. Pass86,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,888 miles
    Test number
    441367203053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracked on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail86,888 miles (+140)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,888 miles
    Test number
    747673046161
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light came on during test (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracked on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass86,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,748 miles
    Test number
    927355340101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,748 miles (+133)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,748 miles
    Test number
    931111393643
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,615 miles (+435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,615 miles
    Test number
    190051221209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,180 miles
    Test number
    590160530461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,180 miles (+1,770)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,180 miles
    Test number
    128741051566
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass84,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,410 miles
    Test number
    339483330202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail84,410 miles (+3,436)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,410 miles
    Test number
    777030898959
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass80,974 miles (+11,610)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,974 miles
    Test number
    997065175748
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass69,364 miles (+5,540)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,364 miles
    Test number
    245204399796
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass63,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,824 miles
    Test number
    795614498900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,824 miles (+4,211)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,824 miles
    Test number
    323615405528
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass59,613 miles (+2,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,613 miles
    Test number
    530385839688
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,390 miles (+2,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,390 miles
    Test number
    479350997681
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING AND NEARING LIMITS
    • AdvisoryNAIL IN OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE

  17. Pass54,455 miles (+2,439)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,455 miles
    Test number
    318812885118
    • NoteREAR TYRES ARE NEARING LIMITS AND ARE PERISHING

  18. Pass52,016 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,016 miles
    Test number
    219748594483
    • NoteWear in front sospension ball joints bushes and gaiters,

  19. Fail52,016 miles (+1,769)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,016 miles
    Test number
    927848494111
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteWear in front sospension ball joints bushes and gaiters,

  20. Pass50,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,247 miles
    Test number
    789909451176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,247 miles (+1,772)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,247 miles
    Test number
    287459551448
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear discs are corroded

  22. Pass48,475 miles (+425)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,475 miles
    Test number
    353347970498
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs rusted

  23. Pass48,050 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,050 miles
    Test number
    494726659310
    • NoteFront bake pads appear wheel off inspection advise

Questions about LB56 ZCL

Does LB56 ZCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 ZCL is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ZCL?
The MOT on LB56 ZCL is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 ZCL done?
LB56 ZCL was recorded at 87,458 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,372 miles a year.
Has LB56 ZCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ZCL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 ZCL 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 ZCL find?
LB56 ZCL passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: fuel cap seal splitting.

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