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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LK56 LLPMOT history

LK56 LLP is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 12 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2026.

LK56 LLP black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,504 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LLP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LLP was last recorded at 117,504 miles on 5 Apr 2026, 842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,662 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
842 miles
Average per year
5,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,504 miles
  • 2024 – 116,662 miles
  • 2023 – 113,235 miles
  • 2022 – 109,518 miles
  • 2021 – 105,309 miles
  • 2020 – 101,495 miles
  • 2019 – 91,845 miles
  • 2018 – 85,490 miles
  • 2017 – 78,521 miles
  • 2016 – 67,662 miles
  • 2015 – 58,222 miles
  • 2014 – 51,796 miles
  • 2013 – 51,782 miles
  • 2012 – 40,420 miles
  • 2010 – 35,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,504 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhuast corroded at cat/mid join

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,504 miles (+842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,504 miles
    Test number
    258434921413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,662 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,662 miles
    Test number
    493701641751
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  3. Fail116,652 miles (+3,417)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,652 miles
    Test number
    533762393014
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour all indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  4. Pass113,235 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,235 miles
    Test number
    648225626681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,518 miles (+4,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,518 miles
    Test number
    422604521260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass105,309 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,309 miles
    Test number
    417616990951
    • AdvisoryExhuast corroded at cat/mid join
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail105,298 miles (+3,803)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,298 miles
    Test number
    476416168724
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhuast corroded at cat/mid join
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass101,495 miles (+3,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,495 miles
    Test number
    897290965690
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass98,313 miles (+6,468)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,313 miles
    Test number
    952767460347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,845 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,845 miles
    Test number
    303378717191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,837 miles (+6,347)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,837 miles
    Test number
    272054361699
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass85,490 miles (+6,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,490 miles
    Test number
    211686360951
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass78,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,521 miles
    Test number
    164414084653
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail78,521 miles (+10,859)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,521 miles
    Test number
    434834887001
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass67,662 miles (+9,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,662 miles
    Test number
    805945664274
    • 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)

  16. Pass58,222 miles (+6,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,222 miles
    Test number
    598322715035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass51,796 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,796 miles
    Test number
    308254014096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,782 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,782 miles
    Test number
    399813843385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,867 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,867 miles
    Test number
    928704623043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,420 miles (+4,956)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,420 miles
    Test number
    328341432095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,464 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,464 miles
    Test number
    742174760358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,724 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,724 miles
    Test number
    851709020006
    • NoteNear side front brake disc rusty

  23. Fail30,724 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,724 miles
    Test number
    922789620098
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNear side front brake disc rusty

Questions about LK56 LLP

Does LK56 LLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 LLP is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LLP?
The MOT on LK56 LLP is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 LLP done?
LK56 LLP was recorded at 117,504 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2026, an average of 5,363 miles a year.
Has LK56 LLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LLP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LK56 LLP 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 LLP find?
LK56 LLP passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play.

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