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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD53 KEJMOT history

LD53 KEJ is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 110,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,095 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KEJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 KEJ was last recorded at 110,095 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,498 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
597 miles
Average per year
4,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,095 miles
  • 2025 – 109,498 miles
  • 2024 – 101,498 miles
  • 2023 – 100,886 miles
  • 2022 – 99,875 miles
  • 2021 – 99,608 miles
  • 2019 – 98,399 miles
  • 2018 – 97,254 miles
  • 2017 – 95,599 miles
  • 2016 – 86,449 miles
  • 2015 – 76,885 miles
  • 2014 – 69,725 miles
  • 2013 – 62,557 miles
  • 2012 – 54,703 miles
  • 2011 – 47,733 miles
  • 2010 – 39,250 miles
  • 2009 – 32,666 miles
  • 2008 – 24,843 miles
  • 2007 – 23,235 miles
  • 2006 – 18,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,095 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,095 miles (+597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,095 miles
    Test number
    302220826762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail109,498 miles (+7,441)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,498 miles
    Test number
    132086193847
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel rim corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,057 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,057 miles
    Test number
    882531023796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,498 miles (+612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,498 miles
    Test number
    560143029350
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,886 miles (+1,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,886 miles
    Test number
    926245616894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass99,875 miles (+267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,875 miles
    Test number
    959671269682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass99,608 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,608 miles
    Test number
    822092544846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,582 miles (+1,183)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,582 miles
    Test number
    905234392850
    • MajorCentral Front Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass98,399 miles (+1,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,399 miles
    Test number
    488418235690
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,254 miles (+1,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,254 miles
    Test number
    173120251367
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass95,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,599 miles
    Test number
    365354834984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,599 miles (+9,150)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,599 miles
    Test number
    249298743277
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass86,449 miles (+9,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,449 miles
    Test number
    985629081862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass76,885 miles (+7,160)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,885 miles
    Test number
    425513555131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,725 miles
    Test number
    536658924192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,725 miles (+7,168)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,725 miles
    Test number
    469562624112
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  17. Pass62,557 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,557 miles
    Test number
    559409423171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail62,557 miles (+7,854)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,557 miles
    Test number
    959194423125
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass54,703 miles (+6,970)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,703 miles
    Test number
    275364142101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,733 miles (+8,483)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,733 miles
    Test number
    289626341199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,250 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,250 miles
    Test number
    250802750483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,666 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,666 miles
    Test number
    584044959103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,644 miles (+5,801)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,644 miles
    Test number
    403302649094
    • NoteAdvise on wear to n/s/f tyre
    • NoteAdvise on wear to o/s/f tyre

  24. Pass24,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,843 miles
    Test number
    394890568080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,843 miles (+1,608)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,843 miles
    Test number
    612653258059
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on limit on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSome corrosion on brake discs
    • NoteSome judder on front brakes

  26. Pass23,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,235 miles
    Test number
    353784367219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,235 miles (+4,344)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,235 miles
    Test number
    912844667214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass18,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,891 miles
    Test number
    964426766299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,891 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,891 miles
    Test number
    762166466222
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LD53 KEJ

Does LD53 KEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 KEJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KEJ?
The MOT on LD53 KEJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 KEJ done?
LD53 KEJ was recorded at 110,095 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,720 miles a year.
Has LD53 KEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KEJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 KEJ 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 KEJ find?
LD53 KEJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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