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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LL53 UENMOT history

LL53 UEN is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 6 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 65,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
65,629 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UEN was last recorded at 65,629 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,940 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
689 miles
Average per year
2,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,629 miles
  • 2024 – 64,940 miles
  • 2023 – 62,419 miles
  • 2022 – 62,033 miles
  • 2021 – 60,793 miles
  • 2020 – 60,179 miles
  • 2019 – 59,380 miles
  • 2018 – 58,708 miles
  • 2017 – 57,566 miles
  • 2016 – 56,092 miles
  • 2015 – 52,041 miles
  • 2014 – 48,887 miles
  • 2013 – 47,227 miles
  • 2012 – 43,067 miles
  • 2011 – 41,475 miles
  • 2010 – 39,446 miles
  • 2009 – 35,626 miles
  • 2008 – 29,845 miles
  • 2007 – 23,117 miles
  • 2006 – 19,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,629 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Gear range selector indicator lamp not working on gear lever

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear tyre cracked and nail in center

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,629 miles (+689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    65,629 miles
    Test number
    933698481818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass64,940 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,940 miles
    Test number
    691775556128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective DOWN PIPE TO CENTER SECTION SECURING NUTS/STUDS CORRODED AWAY BUT NOT LIKLEY TO BECOME DETATCHED (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR OF CYLINDER HEAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail64,938 miles (+2,519)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,938 miles
    Test number
    985445255704
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective DOWN PIPE TO CENTER SECTION SECURING NUTS/STUDS CORRODED AWAY BUT NOT LIKLEY TO BECOME DETATCHED (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR OF CYLINDER HEAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,419 miles (+1)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,419 miles
    Test number
    811431232133
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail62,418 miles (+385)1 dangerous4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,418 miles
    Test number
    323701147547
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass62,033 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,033 miles
    Test number
    983408606972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,793 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,793 miles
    Test number
    471172819390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,179 miles
    Test number
    156890998715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,179 miles (+799)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,179 miles
    Test number
    150719917738
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass59,380 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,380 miles
    Test number
    632316042645
    • AdvisoryGear range selector indicator lamp not working on gear lever

  11. Fail59,378 miles (+670)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,378 miles
    Test number
    682443056006
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGear range selector indicator lamp not working on gear lever

  12. Pass58,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,708 miles
    Test number
    587420250320
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail58,707 miles (+1,141)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,707 miles
    Test number
    422363016234
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass57,566 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,566 miles
    Test number
    624063200946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Fail57,564 miles (+1,472)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,564 miles
    Test number
    628305374028
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass56,092 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,092 miles
    Test number
    346610305376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,087 miles (+4,046)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,087 miles
    Test number
    263190602188
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass52,041 miles (+62)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,041 miles
    Test number
    955543338212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and nail in center
    • AdvisoryAdjusted headlamp aim in vehicle
    • AdvisoryExhaust joint corroded
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  19. Fail51,979 miles (+3,092)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,979 miles
    Test number
    516103042086
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and nail in center
    • AdvisoryAdjusted headlamp aim in vehicle
    • AdvisoryExhaust joint corroded
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  20. Pass48,887 miles (+1,660)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,887 miles
    Test number
    697860864273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion to front exhaust joint
    • NoteTyres all cracked

  21. Pass47,227 miles (+4,160)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,227 miles
    Test number
    485484763210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,067 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,067 miles
    Test number
    448153962226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,475 miles
    Test number
    946645141217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,475 miles (+2,029)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,475 miles
    Test number
    687627131238
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass39,446 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,446 miles
    Test number
    223812780230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,626 miles (+5,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,626 miles
    Test number
    123323889238
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

  27. Pass29,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,845 miles
    Test number
    922297978289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,845 miles (+6,728)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,845 miles
    Test number
    542086578236
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass23,117 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,117 miles
    Test number
    840784887264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,066 miles
    Test number
    311275566224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail19,064 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,064 miles
    Test number
    230065066275
    • FailureCoil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise condensation in both front headlamps.

Questions about LL53 UEN

Does LL53 UEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 UEN is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UEN?
The MOT on LL53 UEN is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 UEN done?
LL53 UEN was recorded at 65,629 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 2,410 miles a year.
Has LL53 UEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UEN has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 UEN 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 UEN find?
LL53 UEN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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