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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD53 VVUMOT history

LD53 VVU is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
99,134 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VVU
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
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VVU was last recorded at 99,134 miles on 14 May 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,116 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,134 miles
  • 2025 – 98,781 miles
  • 2023 – 96,057 miles
  • 2022 – 90,678 miles
  • 2021 – 86,789 miles
  • 2020 – 82,545 miles
  • 2019 – 75,339 miles
  • 2018 – 71,281 miles
  • 2017 – 67,509 miles
  • 2016 – 64,433 miles
  • 2015 – 62,048 miles
  • 2014 – 59,012 miles
  • 2013 – 57,467 miles
  • 2012 – 56,662 miles
  • 2011 – 56,132 miles
  • 2010 – 51,596 miles
  • 2009 – 51,435 miles
  • 2008 – 46,670 miles
  • 2007 – 40,035 miles
  • 2006 – 26,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,134 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Under trays fitted covering major components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,134 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,134 miles
    Test number
    946230195094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail99,116 miles (+335)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,116 miles
    Test number
    753792193093
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,781 miles (+2,724)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,781 miles
    Test number
    677641515374
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass96,057 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,057 miles
    Test number
    834520282017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering major components

  5. Fail96,056 miles (+5,378)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,056 miles
    Test number
    573776129771
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering major components

  6. Pass90,678 miles (+3,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,678 miles
    Test number
    890345081547
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted covering major components

  7. Pass86,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,789 miles
    Test number
    843738176791
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering major components

  8. Fail86,789 miles (+4,244)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,789 miles
    Test number
    206443363038
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes tested by deceleromerter
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering major components

  9. Pass82,545 miles (+7,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,545 miles
    Test number
    593704976905
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering major components

  10. Pass75,339 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,339 miles
    Test number
    954653443960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,327 miles (+4,046)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,327 miles
    Test number
    418227824242
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass71,281 miles (+3,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,281 miles
    Test number
    309511946839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass67,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,509 miles
    Test number
    170471122052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,509 miles (+3,076)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,509 miles
    Test number
    218072652535
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  15. Pass64,433 miles (+2,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,433 miles
    Test number
    820141943596
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper slight smear

  16. Pass62,048 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,048 miles
    Test number
    947924305205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,012 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    259952084174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,467 miles (+805)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    377631203244
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  19. Pass56,662 miles (+530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    617450312263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass56,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,132 miles
    Test number
    699957801262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,132 miles (+4,536)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,132 miles
    Test number
    318166901418
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass51,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,596 miles
    Test number
    104190550212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,596 miles (+161)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,596 miles
    Test number
    473315740280
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn unevenly.

  24. Pass51,435 miles (+4,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,435 miles
    Test number
    860372639341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass46,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,670 miles
    Test number
    710803358319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,670 miles (+6,635)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,670 miles
    Test number
    402508848410
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass40,035 miles (+13,121)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,035 miles
    Test number
    200401467213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,914 miles
    Test number
    902656956277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail26,914 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,914 miles
    Test number
    931986656274
    • FailureRear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LD53 VVU

Does LD53 VVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VVU is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VVU?
The MOT on LD53 VVU is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VVU done?
LD53 VVU was recorded at 99,134 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,672 miles a year.
Has LD53 VVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VVU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 VVU 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 VVU find?
LD53 VVU passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front coil spring corroded.

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