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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LS53 ZCLMOT history

LS53 ZCL is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 94,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,032 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ZCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ZCL was last recorded at 94,032 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,524 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,508 miles
Average per year
2,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,032 miles
  • 2025 – 92,524 miles
  • 2024 – 92,065 miles
  • 2023 – 90,896 miles
  • 2021 – 89,438 miles
  • 2020 – 88,800 miles
  • 2019 – 86,990 miles
  • 2018 – 85,573 miles
  • 2017 – 84,657 miles
  • 2016 – 83,215 miles
  • 2015 – 80,845 miles
  • 2014 – 78,442 miles
  • 2013 – 77,140 miles
  • 2012 – 76,012 miles
  • 2011 – 75,129 miles
  • 2009 – 70,839 miles
  • 2008 – 65,298 miles
  • 2007 – 59,050 miles
  • 2006 – 52,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,032 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,032 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,032 miles
    Test number
    868358880136
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail94,032 miles (+1,508)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,032 miles
    Test number
    514893312095
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass92,524 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,524 miles
    Test number
    902380466051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,065 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,065 miles
    Test number
    352541284390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,896 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,896 miles
    Test number
    150755025598
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Fail90,895 miles (+1,457)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,895 miles
    Test number
    854495032864
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass89,438 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,438 miles
    Test number
    156684063553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,435 miles (+635)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,435 miles
    Test number
    483847138338
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass88,800 miles (+1,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,800 miles
    Test number
    901667856413
    • 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))

  10. Pass86,990 miles (+1,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,990 miles
    Test number
    535448430765
    • 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))

  11. Pass85,573 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,573 miles
    Test number
    914578984038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,657 miles
    Test number
    697948986611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,657 miles (+1,442)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,657 miles
    Test number
    386218558053
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass83,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,215 miles
    Test number
    371769579642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail83,215 miles (+2,370)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,215 miles
    Test number
    421996708112
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass80,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,845 miles
    Test number
    286067455463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail80,845 miles (+2,403)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,845 miles
    Test number
    369777155154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,442 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,442 miles
    Test number
    287847234191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail78,439 miles (+1,299)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,439 miles
    Test number
    346320934196
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass77,140 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,140 miles
    Test number
    915747013160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,012 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,012 miles
    Test number
    575218652076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,129 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,129 miles
    Test number
    459494411045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,839 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    70,839 miles
    Test number
    810093449367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,298 miles (+6,248)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,298 miles
    Test number
    853515348367
    • NoteRear tyres close to limit

  25. Pass59,050 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    214584947394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,279 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,279 miles
    Test number
    594540727047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,187 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    52,187 miles
    Test number
    463699336304
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail52,186 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,186 miles
    Test number
    842059236388
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS53 ZCL

Does LS53 ZCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 ZCL is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ZCL?
The MOT on LS53 ZCL is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 ZCL done?
LS53 ZCL was recorded at 94,032 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,159 miles a year.
Has LS53 ZCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ZCL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 ZCL 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 ZCL find?
LS53 ZCL passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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