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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LS53 YYFMOT history

LS53 YYF is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
122,712 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YYF was last recorded at 122,712 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 2,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,410 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,302 miles
Average per year
5,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,712 miles
  • 2025 – 120,410 miles
  • 2024 – 118,713 miles
  • 2023 – 116,080 miles
  • 2022 – 113,027 miles
  • 2021 – 110,782 miles
  • 2020 – 109,629 miles
  • 2019 – 108,364 miles
  • 2018 – 107,396 miles
  • 2017 – 106,059 miles
  • 2016 – 99,033 miles
  • 2015 – 92,116 miles
  • 2014 – 87,419 miles
  • 2013 – 86,170 miles
  • 2012 – 79,501 miles
  • 2011 – 72,098 miles
  • 2010 – 57,990 miles
  • 2009 – 44,276 miles
  • 2008 – 26,479 miles
  • 2006 – 15,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,712 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush to lower arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,712 miles
    Test number
    276861571269
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail122,712 miles (+2,302)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,712 miles
    Test number
    892130086652
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass120,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,410 miles
    Test number
    227009129989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,410 miles (+1,697)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,410 miles
    Test number
    328785555727
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush to LCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush to LCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,713 miles (+58)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,713 miles
    Test number
    865117255541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail118,655 miles (+2,575)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,655 miles
    Test number
    747486516677
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm dated 4514 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8 mm dated 4414 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,080 miles (+3,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,080 miles
    Test number
    816198081860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass113,027 miles (+2,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,027 miles
    Test number
    518008139650
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass110,782 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,782 miles
    Test number
    359690646671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail110,780 miles (+1,151)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,780 miles
    Test number
    820881877276
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass109,629 miles (+1,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    109,629 miles
    Test number
    766873202304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass108,364 miles (+968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,364 miles
    Test number
    105135598227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass107,396 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,396 miles
    Test number
    771323131468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,059 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,059 miles
    Test number
    973677827217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail106,057 miles (+7,024)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,057 miles
    Test number
    281900222804
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass99,033 miles (+6,917)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,033 miles
    Test number
    776464938327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,116 miles
    Test number
    697256335187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,116 miles (+4,697)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,116 miles
    Test number
    708026435108
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass87,419 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,419 miles
    Test number
    117259534197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,170 miles (+6,669)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,170 miles
    Test number
    688991643112
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side front tyre inner edge worn

  21. Pass79,501 miles (+7,403)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,501 miles
    Test number
    839947342179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre perished in tread area

  22. Pass72,098 miles (+14,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,098 miles
    Test number
    907681041178
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass57,990 miles (+13,714)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,990 miles
    Test number
    223918420454
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate.

  24. Pass44,276 miles (+17,797)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,276 miles
    Test number
    534919129131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,479 miles (+11,246)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,479 miles
    Test number
    771200318120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

  26. Pass15,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,233 miles
    Test number
    440010846324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YYF

Does LS53 YYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YYF is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YYF?
The MOT on LS53 YYF is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 YYF done?
LS53 YYF was recorded at 122,712 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 5,542 miles a year.
Has LS53 YYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YYF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 YYF 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 YYF find?
LS53 YYF passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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