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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LR53 REUMOT history

LR53 REU is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,038 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 REU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 REU was last recorded at 93,038 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,811 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,227 miles
Average per year
3,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,038 miles
  • 2024 – 90,811 miles
  • 2023 – 89,469 miles
  • 2022 – 88,181 miles
  • 2021 – 85,497 miles
  • 2020 – 83,415 miles
  • 2017 – 83,143 miles
  • 2014 – 73,585 miles
  • 2013 – 62,851 miles
  • 2012 – 52,895 miles
  • 2011 – 45,827 miles
  • 2010 – 40,696 miles
  • 2008 – 31,845 miles
  • 2007 – 27,163 miles
  • 2006 – 20,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,038 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective aged and cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device cracked.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,038 miles (+2,227)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,038 miles
    Test number
    237505269665
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective aged and cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device cracked.

  2. Pass90,811 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,811 miles
    Test number
    261467115775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,469 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,469 miles
    Test number
    620994308050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,181 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,181 miles
    Test number
    220490115952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,835 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,835 miles
    Test number
    189839219004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,497 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,497 miles
    Test number
    201699829118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,415 miles (+272)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,415 miles
    Test number
    545973872840
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,143 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,143 miles
    Test number
    571458695132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail83,143 miles (+9,558)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,143 miles
    Test number
    525602285816
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass73,585 miles (+10,734)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,585 miles
    Test number
    227190124147
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre is starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

  11. Pass62,851 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,851 miles
    Test number
    757765533136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail62,851 miles (+9,956)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,851 miles
    Test number
    847445633156
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass52,895 miles (+7,068)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,895 miles
    Test number
    806132832146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,827 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    147559221145
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside mirror missing

  15. Fail45,827 miles (+5,131)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    128626221158
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside mirror missing

  16. Pass40,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,696 miles
    Test number
    884019530123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,696 miles (+8,851)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,696 miles
    Test number
    580438530189
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen

  18. Pass31,845 miles (+4,682)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,845 miles
    Test number
    374467528325
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has slight wear from in side

  19. Pass27,163 miles (+6,165)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,163 miles
    Test number
    730940517341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,998 miles
    Test number
    353313616337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 REU

Does LR53 REU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 REU is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 REU?
The MOT on LR53 REU is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 REU done?
LR53 REU was recorded at 93,038 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,779 miles a year.
Has LR53 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 REU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LR53 REU 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 REU find?
LR53 REU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective aged and cloudy.; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.; fuel cap sealing device cracked..

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