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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD53 VFMMOT history

LD53 VFM is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 25 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 178,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
178,666 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VFM was last recorded at 178,666 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,666 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,666 miles
  • 2024 – 168,088 miles
  • 2023 – 153,505 miles
  • 2022 – 139,720 miles
  • 2021 – 127,716 miles
  • 2020 – 125,204 miles
  • 2019 – 114,329 miles
  • 2018 – 101,165 miles
  • 2017 – 98,157 miles
  • 2016 – 91,631 miles
  • 2015 – 86,224 miles
  • 2014 – 84,033 miles
  • 2013 – 82,109 miles
  • 2012 – 76,357 miles
  • 2011 – 68,316 miles
  • 2010 – 59,501 miles
  • 2009 – 52,885 miles
  • 2008 – 48,093 miles
  • 2007 – 44,566 miles
  • 2006 – 38,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,666 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear bumper cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • OFFSIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL DAMAGED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    178,666 miles
    Test number
    731992066041
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail178,666 miles (+10,578)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,666 miles
    Test number
    311356989968
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,088 miles (+14,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    168,088 miles
    Test number
    215050172399
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/f front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter pane damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bumper cracked

  4. Pass153,505 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    153,505 miles
    Test number
    474796877252
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryREAR BUMPER CRACKED
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail153,502 miles (+13,782)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,502 miles
    Test number
    443310170164
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryREAR BUMPER CRACKED
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,720 miles (+12,004)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,720 miles
    Test number
    219517742752
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch damaged

  7. Pass127,716 miles (+2,512)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,716 miles
    Test number
    443116781683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass125,204 miles (+10,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,204 miles
    Test number
    797736189522
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty. (nuts of down pipe corroded)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,329 miles (+13,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,329 miles
    Test number
    283213423879
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES

  10. Pass101,165 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,165 miles
    Test number
    884134555252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,156 miles (+2,999)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,156 miles
    Test number
    690856294089
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,157 miles (+6,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,157 miles
    Test number
    617995748026
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  13. Pass91,631 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,631 miles
    Test number
    311447194127
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn near to minimum thickness indicator
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail91,631 miles (+5,407)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,631 miles
    Test number
    596345862145
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn near to minimum thickness indicator
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail86,224 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,224 miles
    Test number
    817879995175
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass86,224 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,224 miles
    Test number
    958559695177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,033 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,033 miles
    Test number
    249023524245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,109 miles
    Test number
    979921233397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,109 miles (+5,752)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,109 miles
    Test number
    835250333387
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass76,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,357 miles
    Test number
    895419422321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,357 miles (+8,041)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,357 miles
    Test number
    449149922406
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass68,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,316 miles
    Test number
    247056631310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,316 miles (+8,815)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,316 miles
    Test number
    258256631347
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass59,501 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,501 miles
    Test number
    784862610338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,498 miles (+6,613)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,498 miles
    Test number
    440649700468
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass52,885 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,885 miles
    Test number
    324483519317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail52,885 miles (+4,792)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,885 miles
    Test number
    950593119374
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass48,093 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,093 miles
    Test number
    782408308301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,566 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,566 miles
    Test number
    580113207333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,809 miles
    Test number
    584495506321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VFM

Does LD53 VFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VFM expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VFM?
The MOT on LD53 VFM expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VFM done?
LD53 VFM was recorded at 178,666 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 7,599 miles a year.
Has LD53 VFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VFM has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 VFM 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 VFM find?
LD53 VFM passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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