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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LE53 HRLMOT history

LE53 HRL is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 171,379 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
171,379 km
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,143 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 HRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 HRL was last recorded at 171,379 km on 20 Oct 2026, 738 km more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,641 km · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
738 km
Average per year
3,143 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,379 km
  • 2025 – 170,641 km
  • 2024 – 169,324 km
  • 2023 – 167,743 km
  • 2022 – 165,853 km
  • 2021 – 164,005 km
  • 2020 – 162,246 km
  • 2018 – 155,827 km
  • 2017 – 147,723 km
  • 2016 – 139,404 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,379 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,379 km (+738)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    171,379 km
    Test number
    412138836183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass170,641 km (+1,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,641 km
    Test number
    122107690086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass169,324 km (+1,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    169,324 km
    Test number
    256222533011
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,743 km (+1,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,743 km
    Test number
    301804534800
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,853 km (+1,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,853 km
    Test number
    730443224274
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,005 km (+32)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    164,005 km
    Test number
    540199251460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail163,973 km (+1,727)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,973 km
    Test number
    450772991521
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass162,246 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    162,246 km
    Test number
    988489094386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    159,712 miles
    Test number
    437215879417
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

  10. Pass155,827 km (+8,104)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,827 km
    Test number
    485706903976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,723 km (+8,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    147,723 km
    Test number
    644232077911
    • 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)

  12. Pass139,404 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    139,404 km
    Test number
    259018037850
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LE53 HRL

Does LE53 HRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 HRL is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 HRL?
The MOT on LE53 HRL is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 HRL done?
LE53 HRL was recorded at 171,379 km at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,143 km a year.
Has LE53 HRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 HRL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LE53 HRL 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 LE53 HRL find?
LE53 HRL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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