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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LL53 CYCMOT history

LL53 CYC is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
146,413 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 CYC
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
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL53 CYC was last recorded at 146,413 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 8,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,279 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,134 miles
Average per year
6,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,413 miles
  • 2025 – 138,279 miles
  • 2024 – 127,362 miles
  • 2021 – 124,132 miles
  • 2020 – 118,441 miles
  • 2019 – 107,879 miles
  • 2018 – 105,176 miles
  • 2017 – 101,221 miles
  • 2016 – 98,206 miles
  • 2015 – 90,965 miles
  • 2014 – 88,698 miles
  • 2013 – 74,635 miles
  • 2012 – 59,258 miles
  • 2010 – 50,017 miles
  • 2009 – 41,595 miles
  • 2008 – 28,572 miles
  • 2007 – 22,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,413 miles
  • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x4 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,413 miles (+8,134)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,413 miles
    Test number
    892257805983
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,279 miles (+10,917)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,279 miles
    Test number
    322462014215
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass127,362 miles (+3,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,362 miles
    Test number
    820814482210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,132 miles (+5,691)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,132 miles
    Test number
    752045546262
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both slight damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,441 miles (+10,562)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,441 miles
    Test number
    892703038684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,879 miles (+2,703)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,879 miles
    Test number
    702231705702
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,176 miles (+3,955)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,176 miles
    Test number
    586473455203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,221 miles (+3,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,221 miles
    Test number
    877957421147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass98,206 miles (+7,241)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,206 miles
    Test number
    861786692588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,965 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,965 miles
    Test number
    218421095015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,698 miles (+2,041)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,698 miles
    Test number
    176579764259
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass86,657 miles (+23)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,657 miles
    Test number
    556363594075
    • AdvisoryNearside 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
    • NoteSteering operation noisy

  13. Fail86,634 miles (+11,999)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,634 miles
    Test number
    509528684087
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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
    • NoteSteering operation noisy

  14. Pass74,635 miles (+15,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,635 miles
    Test number
    855066493095
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass59,258 miles (+9,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,258 miles
    Test number
    555008642041
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,017 miles (+8,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,017 miles
    Test number
    793243990215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail41,595 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,595 miles
    Test number
    511032409379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass41,595 miles (+13,023)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,595 miles
    Test number
    813602509330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,572 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,572 miles
    Test number
    850586988098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,166 miles (+5,276)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,166 miles
    Test number
    621278018003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,890 miles
    Test number
    222379417085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 CYC

Does LL53 CYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 CYC expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 CYC?
The MOT on LL53 CYC expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 CYC done?
LL53 CYC was recorded at 146,413 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 6,307 miles a year.
Has LL53 CYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 CYC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 CYC 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 CYC find?
LL53 CYC failed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 1 advisory: tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x4; front service brake excessively binding; rear direction indicator incorrect colour, and 1 more.

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