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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LL53 BELMOT history

LL53 BEL is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2025
Mileage
100,009 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 BEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2025
Latest MOT test
7 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 BEL was last recorded at 100,009 miles on 7 May 2024, 1,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,104 miles · 13 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,905 miles
Average per year
4,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,009 miles
  • 2023 – 98,104 miles
  • 2022 – 98,079 miles
  • 2021 – 97,069 miles
  • 2019 – 95,083 miles
  • 2018 – 92,010 miles
  • 2017 – 87,415 miles
  • 2016 – 82,843 miles
  • 2015 – 72,302 miles
  • 2013 – 65,707 miles
  • 2012 – 57,550 miles
  • 2011 – 46,156 miles
  • 2010 – 38,424 miles
  • 2009 – 32,339 miles
  • 2008 – 28,335 miles
  • 2007 – 25,923 miles
  • 2006 – 22,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,009 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,009 miles (+1,905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    181560583496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,104 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    98,104 miles
    Test number
    121832446276
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail98,104 miles (+25)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,104 miles
    Test number
    416291789694
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,079 miles (+1,010)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,079 miles
    Test number
    625665672418
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded ns front to rear pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded os front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch needs lubricating (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass97,069 miles (+1,986)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,069 miles
    Test number
    838321697409
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySome imbalance front brakes

  6. Pass95,083 miles (+3,073)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,083 miles
    Test number
    281616788173
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/s/f brake slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal age cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass92,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,010 miles
    Test number
    443137915603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,010 miles (+4,595)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,010 miles
    Test number
    398860885805
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass87,415 miles (+4,572)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,415 miles
    Test number
    946804211977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass82,843 miles (+10,541)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,843 miles
    Test number
    204114025900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,302 miles (+6,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,302 miles
    Test number
    249663425010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass65,707 miles (+8,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,707 miles
    Test number
    108542833345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass57,550 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,550 miles
    Test number
    988791022398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,349 miles (+8,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,349 miles
    Test number
    239154842150
    • 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)

  15. Pass46,156 miles (+7,732)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,156 miles
    Test number
    245747511134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,424 miles (+6,085)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,424 miles
    Test number
    662744050112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,339 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,339 miles
    Test number
    362844959136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,335 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,335 miles
    Test number
    631281568183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,923 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,923 miles
    Test number
    561098067279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,602 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,602 miles
    Test number
    392289256251
    • DangerousNear side rear tyre tread on 2mm and worn on inner edge. †Off side rear tyre tread on 3mm. †

Questions about LL53 BEL

Does LL53 BEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 BEL expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 BEL?
The MOT on LL53 BEL expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 BEL done?
LL53 BEL was recorded at 100,009 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2024, an average of 4,388 miles a year.
Has LL53 BEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 BEL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 BEL 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 LL53 BEL find?
LL53 BEL passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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