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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD53 VFFMOT history

LD53 VFF is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,505 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VFF was last recorded at 131,505 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 5,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,248 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,257 miles
Average per year
4,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,505 miles
  • 2024 – 126,248 miles
  • 2023 – 123,117 miles
  • 2022 – 122,305 miles
  • 2021 – 121,916 miles
  • 2020 – 121,544 miles
  • 2019 – 119,553 miles
  • 2018 – 111,980 miles
  • 2017 – 107,559 miles
  • 2016 – 95,363 miles
  • 2015 – 85,823 miles
  • 2014 – 79,109 miles
  • 2013 – 72,590 miles
  • 2012 – 66,443 miles
  • 2011 – 64,275 miles
  • 2010 – 62,140 miles
  • 2009 – 60,713 miles
  • 2008 – 55,692 miles
  • 2007 – 51,510 miles
  • 2006 – 43,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,505 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone arm bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,505 miles (+5,257)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,505 miles
    Test number
    175822510148
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass126,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,248 miles
    Test number
    510108113602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,248 miles (+3,131)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,248 miles
    Test number
    149686267113
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass123,117 miles (+812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,117 miles
    Test number
    465818969455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass122,305 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,305 miles
    Test number
    525379371855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,916 miles (+372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,916 miles
    Test number
    710478566691
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass121,544 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,544 miles
    Test number
    925475554886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail121,544 miles (+1,991)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,544 miles
    Test number
    344337238041
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass119,553 miles (+7,573)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,553 miles
    Test number
    958831483920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,980 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,980 miles
    Test number
    316442495064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,559 miles
    Test number
    685218749819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail107,559 miles (+12,196)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,559 miles
    Test number
    521430678729
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass95,363 miles (+9,540)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,363 miles
    Test number
    537712951613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,823 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,823 miles
    Test number
    786154105214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,109 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,109 miles
    Test number
    147266804266
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass79,109 miles (+6,519)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,109 miles
    Test number
    607216504221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,590 miles (+6,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,590 miles
    Test number
    656128003201
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass66,443 miles (+2,168)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,443 miles
    Test number
    635020362155
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEml lamp on

  19. Pass64,275 miles (+2,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,275 miles
    Test number
    987864851143
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass62,140 miles (+1,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,140 miles
    Test number
    241975160182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass60,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,713 miles
    Test number
    170573069185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,713 miles (+5,021)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,713 miles
    Test number
    611683869150
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass55,692 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,692 miles
    Test number
    960239668153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,510 miles (+8,217)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    51,510 miles
    Test number
    772394157304
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRUN FLAT TYRES FITTED AND CAN NOT BE REPAIRED

  25. Pass43,293 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    43,293 miles
    Test number
    434439546301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,303 miles
    Test number
    713291276286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,303 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,303 miles
    Test number
    232680576252
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LD53 VFF

Does LD53 VFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VFF is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VFF?
The MOT on LD53 VFF is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VFF done?
LD53 VFF was recorded at 131,505 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,669 miles a year.
Has LD53 VFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VFF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 VFF 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 VFF find?
LD53 VFF passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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