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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LS53 EWBMOT history

LS53 EWB is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 27 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
69,750 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EWB
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
27 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EWB was last recorded at 69,750 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 4,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,631 miles · 16 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,119 miles
Average per year
2,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,750 miles
  • 2021 – 65,631 miles
  • 2019 – 64,708 miles
  • 2018 – 64,262 miles
  • 2017 – 64,019 miles
  • 2016 – 63,638 miles
  • 2015 – 63,300 miles
  • 2014 – 62,001 miles
  • 2013 – 59,372 miles
  • 2012 – 56,775 miles
  • 2011 – 54,579 miles
  • 2010 – 52,495 miles
  • 2009 – 49,321 miles
  • 2008 – 39,827 miles
  • 2007 – 30,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,750 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,750 miles (+4,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,750 miles
    Test number
    361885490965
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass65,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,631 miles
    Test number
    400693622444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,631 miles (+37)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,631 miles
    Test number
    120087170844
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass65,594 miles (+886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,594 miles
    Test number
    677782782318
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Front tyres 1mm on outer edges and 3mm over 3/4 of the treads (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass64,708 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,708 miles
    Test number
    477698451616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91W RFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91W RFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail64,708 miles (+446)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,708 miles
    Test number
    973713193935
    • MajorCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91W RFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91W RFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass64,262 miles (+243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,262 miles
    Test number
    400453379423
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device starting to perish - but still holds pressure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring worn both sides - not clearly visible (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass64,019 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,019 miles
    Test number
    747155250985
    • AdvisoryMovement in both front lower suspension arm inner bushes
  9. Pass63,638 miles (+338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,638 miles
    Test number
    819069180615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass63,300 miles (+1,299)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,300 miles
    Test number
    259749945134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer tread (small cuts in treads)
  11. Pass62,001 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,001 miles
    Test number
    326768514084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,372 miles (+2,597)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    676946513072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edge
  13. Pass56,775 miles (+2,196)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,775 miles
    Test number
    428665722033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall cuts offside rear tyre tread
  14. Pass54,579 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,579 miles
    Test number
    825345121025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,495 miles
    Test number
    974541120012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,495 miles (+3,174)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,495 miles
    Test number
    134551120059
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass49,321 miles (+9,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,321 miles
    Test number
    342694329091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass39,827 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,827 miles
    Test number
    932024518000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail39,800 miles (+9,540)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,800 miles
    Test number
    892062518014
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass30,260 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,260 miles
    Test number
    182309227495
    • NoteAll tyre treads low on edges.
    • NoteBrake fluid level between "min" & "max".
    • NoteBrake servo hose appears to have partially collapsed.
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wall heavily perished.

Questions about LS53 EWB

Does LS53 EWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EWB expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EWB?
The MOT on LS53 EWB expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EWB done?
LS53 EWB was recorded at 69,750 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 2,531 miles a year.
Has LS53 EWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EWB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 EWB 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 LS53 EWB find?
LS53 EWB passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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