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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LK56 KVSMOT history

LK56 KVS is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LK56 KVS black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,752 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 KVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 KVS was last recorded at 120,752 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,752 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,752 miles
  • 2025 – 119,712 miles
  • 2024 – 111,457 miles
  • 2023 – 104,911 miles
  • 2021 – 101,205 miles
  • 2020 – 97,188 miles
  • 2019 – 89,740 miles
  • 2018 – 84,537 miles
  • 2017 – 81,778 miles
  • 2016 – 75,528 miles
  • 2015 – 66,063 miles
  • 2014 – 56,493 miles
  • 2013 – 47,119 miles
  • 2012 – 38,343 miles
  • 2011 – 29,228 miles
  • 2010 – 20,541 miles
  • 2009 – 11,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,752 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside indicator tale tale flashing fast but indicator lights flashing normal speed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,752 miles
    Test number
    546359634463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,752 miles (+1,040)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,752 miles
    Test number
    833297056823
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,712 miles (+8,255)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,712 miles
    Test number
    815278397954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,457 miles (+6,546)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,457 miles
    Test number
    223960763163
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,911 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,911 miles
    Test number
    893541288486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator tale tale flashing fast but indicator lights flashing normal speed

  6. Fail104,901 miles (+3,696)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,901 miles
    Test number
    456601878386
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator tale tale flashing fast but indicator lights flashing normal speed

  7. Pass101,205 miles (+4,017)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,205 miles
    Test number
    186707891182
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect uneven lift (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake lower effort
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass97,188 miles (+2,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,188 miles
    Test number
    928042475164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass94,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,883 miles
    Test number
    730105475859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,883 miles (+5,143)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,883 miles
    Test number
    787997318524
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass89,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,740 miles
    Test number
    270429802893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,740 miles (+5,203)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,740 miles
    Test number
    963248247490
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass84,537 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,537 miles
    Test number
    204136905235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,778 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,778 miles
    Test number
    656584638232
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (lollipop) bush close to wear limit (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sidewall has small cut in it but not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail81,778 miles (+6,250)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,778 miles
    Test number
    730796313755
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/torn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (lollipop) bush close to wear limit (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sidewall has small cut in it but not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass75,528 miles (+9,465)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,528 miles
    Test number
    766721376263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,063 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,063 miles
    Test number
    748356405172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust box mounting broken off

  18. Fail66,063 miles (+9,570)1 dangerous3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,063 miles
    Test number
    168466205114
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust box mounting broken off

  19. Pass56,493 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,493 miles
    Test number
    298610124467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,351 miles (+9,232)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,351 miles
    Test number
    367981214144
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  21. Pass47,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,119 miles
    Test number
    288337813144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,119 miles (+8,776)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,119 miles
    Test number
    437317013111
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass38,343 miles (+9,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,343 miles
    Test number
    219020902162
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass29,228 miles (+8,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,228 miles
    Test number
    477145701181
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass20,541 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,541 miles
    Test number
    340751720126
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUndershields restricting inspection

  26. Fail20,541 miles (+8,563)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,541 miles
    Test number
    821021020161
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUndershields restricting inspection

  27. Pass11,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    11,978 miles
    Test number
    802086859105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 KVS

Does LK56 KVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 KVS is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 KVS?
The MOT on LK56 KVS is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 KVS done?
LK56 KVS was recorded at 120,752 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,359 miles a year.
Has LK56 KVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 KVS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 KVS 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 LK56 KVS find?
LK56 KVS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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