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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

LD56 KVBMOT history

LD56 KVB is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LD56 KVB grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,772 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 KVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 KVB was last recorded at 114,772 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,837 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,935 miles
Average per year
4,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,772 miles
  • 2025 – 110,837 miles
  • 2024 – 105,368 miles
  • 2023 – 99,346 miles
  • 2022 – 95,124 miles
  • 2021 – 92,298 miles
  • 2020 – 91,407 miles
  • 2019 – 89,101 miles
  • 2018 – 87,369 miles
  • 2017 – 85,967 miles
  • 2016 – 82,775 miles
  • 2015 – 80,162 miles
  • 2014 – 71,709 miles
  • 2013 – 67,227 miles
  • 2012 – 62,450 miles
  • 2011 – 54,398 miles
  • 2010 – 44,940 miles
  • 2009 – 35,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,772 miles
  • MinorOffside Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished & splitting
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,772 miles (+3,935)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,772 miles
    Test number
    453395376881
    • MinorOffside Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished & splitting
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,837 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,837 miles
    Test number
    524327910931
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail110,834 miles (+5,466)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,834 miles
    Test number
    972493643908
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass105,368 miles (+6,022)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,368 miles
    Test number
    716271002424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded,rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded,rusty

  5. Pass99,346 miles (+4,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,346 miles
    Test number
    788932797002
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various, greased (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass95,124 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,124 miles
    Test number
    121745105271
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail95,124 miles (+2,826)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,124 miles
    Test number
    810282181199
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,298 miles (+3)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,298 miles
    Test number
    495699729611
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail92,295 miles (+888)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,295 miles
    Test number
    996940383142
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass91,407 miles (+2,306)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,407 miles
    Test number
    153471944040
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass89,101 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,101 miles
    Test number
    336770175061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,369 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,369 miles
    Test number
    867859491580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,967 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,967 miles
    Test number
    133882822847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,775 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,775 miles
    Test number
    988106098625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,746 miles (+2,584)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,746 miles
    Test number
    956129679235
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting 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 mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,162 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,162 miles
    Test number
    728194495179
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail80,162 miles (+8,453)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,162 miles
    Test number
    987624095192
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass71,709 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,709 miles
    Test number
    179422384183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,704 miles (+4,477)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,704 miles
    Test number
    148961684148
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass67,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,227 miles
    Test number
    459145283120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,227 miles (+4,777)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,227 miles
    Test number
    485895483181
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass62,450 miles (+8,052)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,450 miles
    Test number
    889033302279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,398 miles (+9,458)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,398 miles
    Test number
    979122501295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,940 miles (+9,119)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,940 miles
    Test number
    862702800281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,821 miles
    Test number
    114034309272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 KVB

Does LD56 KVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 KVB is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 KVB?
The MOT on LD56 KVB is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 KVB done?
LD56 KVB was recorded at 114,772 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,644 miles a year.
Has LD56 KVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 KVB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 KVB 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 LD56 KVB find?
LD56 KVB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside lower driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder; brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge; covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas, and 2 more.

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