BMW logo

BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LS53 YXMMOT history

LS53 YXM is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 17 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,470 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,708 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS53 YXM in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YXM
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
17 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YXM was last recorded at 101,470 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,442 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
3,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,470 miles
  • 2025 – 98,440 miles
  • 2024 – 95,093 miles
  • 2023 – 91,264 miles
  • 2022 – 89,147 miles
  • 2021 – 86,275 miles
  • 2020 – 83,946 miles
  • 2019 – 78,648 miles
  • 2018 – 72,340 miles
  • 2017 – 69,400 miles
  • 2016 – 67,944 miles
  • 2015 – 65,940 miles
  • 2014 – 63,474 miles
  • 2013 – 60,295 miles
  • 2012 – 56,637 miles
  • 2011 – 51,442 miles
  • 2010 – 47,774 miles
  • 2009 – 44,891 miles
  • 2008 – 40,913 miles
  • 2007 – 34,773 miles
  • 2006 – 25,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,470 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion tank areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Fuel cap sealing washer splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,470 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,470 miles
    Test number
    544283109604
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion tank area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail101,442 miles (+3,002)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,442 miles
    Test number
    862417124665
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion tank area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,440 miles (+3,347)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,440 miles
    Test number
    794143126351
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Filler Cap Seal Cracking/Perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass95,093 miles (+3,829)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,093 miles
    Test number
    538434702163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material appears corroded but covered by access panel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive whole engine covered underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer splitting

  5. Pass91,264 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,264 miles
    Test number
    767367223557
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail91,264 miles (+2,117)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,264 miles
    Test number
    402375114157
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass89,147 miles (+2,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,147 miles
    Test number
    121301459947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly hidden by undertray (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTpms warning light on dash

  8. Pass86,275 miles (+2,329)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,275 miles
    Test number
    935850833806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,946 miles (+450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,946 miles
    Test number
    491281810419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail83,496 miles (+4,848)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,496 miles
    Test number
    858468903168
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,648 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,648 miles
    Test number
    141136131854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,340 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,340 miles
    Test number
    701490686535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,400 miles (+1,456)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,400 miles
    Test number
    733087324667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass67,944 miles (+2,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,944 miles
    Test number
    496817987089
    • AdvisoryWEAR TO INNER EDGES OF FRONT TYRES

  15. Pass65,940 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,940 miles
    Test number
    367799265066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,474 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,474 miles
    Test number
    286662274050
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass63,474 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,474 miles
    Test number
    735792674095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,295 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,295 miles
    Test number
    596842373016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,637 miles (+5,195)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,637 miles
    Test number
    709905772024
    • NoteN/s/r tyre out of shape

  20. Pass51,442 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,442 miles
    Test number
    158666471446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,774 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,774 miles
    Test number
    791420070099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,891 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,891 miles
    Test number
    210092079051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,796 miles (+3,883)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,796 miles
    Test number
    792601479012
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass40,913 miles (+6,140)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,913 miles
    Test number
    783014068083
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass34,773 miles (+9,307)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,773 miles
    Test number
    161692767072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,466 miles
    Test number
    371153776059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YXM

Does LS53 YXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YXM is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YXM?
The MOT on LS53 YXM is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 YXM done?
LS53 YXM was recorded at 101,470 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 3,708 miles a year.
Has LS53 YXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YXM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 YXM 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 YXM find?
LS53 YXM passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: coolant leak expansion tank area; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

Related registrations

Browse all LS53Y registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.