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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD53 FZHMOT history

LD53 FZH is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,104 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FZH was last recorded at 70,104 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,369 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
735 miles
Average per year
2,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,104 miles
  • 2025 – 69,369 miles
  • 2024 – 68,695 miles
  • 2023 – 67,629 miles
  • 2022 – 66,422 miles
  • 2021 – 64,994 miles
  • 2020 – 64,127 miles
  • 2019 – 63,395 miles
  • 2018 – 61,905 miles
  • 2017 – 59,941 miles
  • 2016 – 57,749 miles
  • 2015 – 54,366 miles
  • 2014 – 52,721 miles
  • 2013 – 50,562 miles
  • 2012 – 47,973 miles
  • 2011 – 43,630 miles
  • 2010 – 35,915 miles
  • 2009 – 34,772 miles
  • 2008 – 30,862 miles
  • 2007 – 20,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,104 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges & perished (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,104 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,104 miles
    Test number
    533051571208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,369 miles
    Test number
    708928875657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,369 miles (+674)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,369 miles
    Test number
    553721984059
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass68,695 miles (+1,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,695 miles
    Test number
    685539099127
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass67,629 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,629 miles
    Test number
    400086363884
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail67,628 miles (+1,206)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,628 miles
    Test number
    472459282586
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass66,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,422 miles
    Test number
    503838138274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,422 miles (+1,428)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,422 miles
    Test number
    469380941369
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,994 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,994 miles
    Test number
    779272062479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,127 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,127 miles
    Test number
    804899834610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,395 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,395 miles
    Test number
    251910919092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,905 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,905 miles
    Test number
    411910089458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,941 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,941 miles
    Test number
    537136510814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,749 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,749 miles
    Test number
    761380804890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    319596176410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail54,366 miles (+1,645)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    763526217542
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,721 miles (+2,159)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,721 miles
    Test number
    878966684248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWiper blades slightly deteriorated

  18. Fail50,562 miles1 repaired3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,562 miles
    Test number
    277107513298
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTPMS warning lamp indicates fault
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDrivers electric window in-op
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly cracked/perished in tread

  19. Pass50,562 miles (+2,589)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,562 miles
    Test number
    535027313203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTPMS warning lamp indicates fault
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDrivers electric window in-op
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly cracked/perished in tread

  20. Pass47,973 miles (+12)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,973 miles
    Test number
    356519312212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs worn

  21. Fail47,961 miles (+4,331)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,961 miles
    Test number
    187287612275
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs worn

  22. Pass43,630 miles (+7,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,630 miles
    Test number
    658911121200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass35,915 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,915 miles
    Test number
    231972910132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,772 miles (+3,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,772 miles
    Test number
    703287079146
    • 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)

  25. Pass30,862 miles (+10,702)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,862 miles
    Test number
    122047128296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,160 miles
    Test number
    873080247285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 FZH

Does LD53 FZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FZH is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FZH?
The MOT on LD53 FZH is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 FZH done?
LD53 FZH was recorded at 70,104 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
Has LD53 FZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FZH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 FZH 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 LD53 FZH find?
LD53 FZH passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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