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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LL53 KZXMOT history

LL53 KZX is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 20 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
113,160 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 KZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 KZX was last recorded at 113,160 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,148 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,160 miles
  • 2025 – 113,148 miles
  • 2021 – 110,894 miles
  • 2020 – 104,558 miles
  • 2018 – 103,582 miles
  • 2017 – 85,910 miles
  • 2016 – 75,649 miles
  • 2015 – 69,431 miles
  • 2014 – 52,680 miles
  • 2013 – 50,082 miles
  • 2012 – 43,260 miles
  • 2011 – 37,178 miles
  • 2010 – 31,872 miles
  • 2009 – 26,775 miles
  • 2008 – 21,921 miles
  • 2007 – 15,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,160 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,160 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    113,160 miles
    Test number
    829077730043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,148 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,148 miles
    Test number
    235865349896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail113,144 miles (+2,250)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,144 miles
    Test number
    355647445098
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass110,894 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,894 miles
    Test number
    448980270952
    • 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))
  5. Fail110,891 miles (+6,333)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,891 miles
    Test number
    272296860691
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass104,558 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,558 miles
    Test number
    733730941669
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail104,558 miles (+976)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,558 miles
    Test number
    185873277439
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass103,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,582 miles
    Test number
    313284813610
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Fail103,582 miles (+17,672)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,582 miles
    Test number
    277477710813
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass85,910 miles (+10,261)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,910 miles
    Test number
    342400477825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,649 miles
    Test number
    371677923753
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
  12. Fail75,649 miles (+6,218)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,649 miles
    Test number
    245423272779
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
  13. Pass69,431 miles (+16,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,431 miles
    Test number
    292442062957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass52,680 miles (+2,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,680 miles
    Test number
    838910034277
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Pass50,082 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,082 miles
    Test number
    437949043061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,260 miles (+6,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,260 miles
    Test number
    745172352062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass37,178 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,178 miles
    Test number
    317139441023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,872 miles (+5,097)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,872 miles
    Test number
    501215220082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,775 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,775 miles
    Test number
    114950659037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,921 miles
    Test number
    690183648089
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail21,921 miles (+6,531)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,921 miles
    Test number
    363092948059
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass15,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,390 miles
    Test number
    564084147014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 KZX

Does LL53 KZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 KZX is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 KZX?
The MOT on LL53 KZX is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 KZX done?
LL53 KZX was recorded at 113,160 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 5,033 miles a year.
Has LL53 KZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 KZX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 KZX 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 KZX find?
LL53 KZX passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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