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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LR53 FCDMOT history

LR53 FCD is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,864 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 FCD
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
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 FCD was last recorded at 147,864 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 2,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,024 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,840 miles
Average per year
6,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,864 miles
  • 2024 – 145,024 miles
  • 2023 – 138,253 miles
  • 2022 – 130,343 miles
  • 2021 – 125,343 miles
  • 2020 – 120,885 miles
  • 2019 – 114,612 miles
  • 2018 – 105,917 miles
  • 2017 – 93,804 miles
  • 2016 – 89,512 miles
  • 2014 – 83,511 miles
  • 2013 – 77,175 miles
  • 2012 – 66,130 miles
  • 2011 – 54,879 miles
  • 2010 – 48,065 miles
  • 2009 – 42,379 miles
  • 2008 – 37,386 miles
  • 2007 – 31,853 miles
  • 2006 – 22,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,864 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm to the body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - to the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,864 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,864 miles
    Test number
    960938254820
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm to the body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - to the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail147,864 miles (+2,840)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,864 miles
    Test number
    885780773403
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm to the body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - to the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass145,024 miles (+6,771)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,024 miles
    Test number
    192082956929
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,253 miles (+7,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,253 miles
    Test number
    728548429678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass130,343 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,343 miles
    Test number
    268475579838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail130,340 miles (+63)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,340 miles
    Test number
    659730216506
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail130,277 miles (+4,934)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,277 miles
    Test number
    205938144679
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,343 miles (+4,458)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,343 miles
    Test number
    664057636298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lateral (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,885 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,885 miles
    Test number
    626898647424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail120,831 miles (+199)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,831 miles
    Test number
    549734526818
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail120,632 miles (+6,020)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,632 miles
    Test number
    529220982207
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass114,612 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,612 miles
    Test number
    906187617168
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake cable too tight

  13. Fail114,611 miles (+8,694)5 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,611 miles
    Test number
    213343540667
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both mains at end of floor section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 60/160kg (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect initially no pattern. water on inside of lamp (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake cable too tight

  14. Pass105,917 miles (+7,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,917 miles
    Test number
    882384358685
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass98,178 miles (+4,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,178 miles
    Test number
    878822471980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass93,804 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,804 miles
    Test number
    650831831265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,512 miles (+6,001)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,512 miles
    Test number
    232245158851
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer is deteriorated advise replacement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil level is low
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak nearside front
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass83,511 miles (+6,336)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,511 miles
    Test number
    127792224361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,175 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,175 miles
    Test number
    675430753345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,169 miles (+11,039)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,169 miles
    Test number
    439637843432
    • FailureFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass66,130 miles (+11,251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,130 miles
    Test number
    259449132380
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low on edges.

  22. Pass54,879 miles (+6,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,879 miles
    Test number
    617497221306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass48,065 miles (+5,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,065 miles
    Test number
    850932920350
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass42,379 miles (+4,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,379 miles
    Test number
    622463109380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass37,386 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,386 miles
    Test number
    964965708367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,853 miles (+9,126)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,853 miles
    Test number
    213610917325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,727 miles
    Test number
    853277896254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 FCD

Does LR53 FCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 FCD is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 FCD?
The MOT on LR53 FCD is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 FCD done?
LR53 FCD was recorded at 147,864 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 6,585 miles a year.
Has LR53 FCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 FCD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 FCD 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 LR53 FCD find?
LR53 FCD passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm to the body; rear upper suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - to the hub; vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights.

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