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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LS53 ZCUMOT history

LS53 ZCU is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 114,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,760 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ZCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ZCU was last recorded at 114,760 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 4,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,188 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,572 miles
Average per year
4,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,760 miles
  • 2025 – 110,188 miles
  • 2024 – 102,459 miles
  • 2023 – 95,597 miles
  • 2022 – 88,150 miles
  • 2021 – 85,309 miles
  • 2020 – 84,734 miles
  • 2019 – 84,701 miles
  • 2018 – 84,463 miles
  • 2017 – 84,134 miles
  • 2016 – 83,851 miles
  • 2015 – 81,987 miles
  • 2014 – 76,399 miles
  • 2013 – 68,844 miles
  • 2012 – 64,554 miles
  • 2011 – 61,071 miles
  • 2010 – 59,470 miles
  • 2009 – 47,640 miles
  • 2008 – 38,910 miles
  • 2007 – 30,451 miles
  • 2006 – 24,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,760 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished, but unlikely to leak.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear fuel cap seal perrishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,760 miles (+4,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,760 miles
    Test number
    397784297428
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished, but unlikely to leak.
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,188 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,188 miles
    Test number
    812368355100
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,188 miles (+7,729)1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,188 miles
    Test number
    442256576977
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass102,459 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,459 miles
    Test number
    783108775893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap seal perrishing

  5. Fail102,459 miles (+6,862)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,459 miles
    Test number
    914654379310
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap seal perrishing

  6. Pass95,597 miles (+7,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,597 miles
    Test number
    164372374757
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished and worn close to limits

  7. Pass88,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,150 miles
    Test number
    236913993018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail88,150 miles (+2,841)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,150 miles
    Test number
    595282297504
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,309 miles (+575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,309 miles
    Test number
    760589914054
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at resonator box's (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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. Pass84,734 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,734 miles
    Test number
    919509219384
    • 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. Pass84,701 miles (+238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,701 miles
    Test number
    645718506169
    • 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))

  12. Pass84,463 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,463 miles
    Test number
    496846860692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,134 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,134 miles
    Test number
    240941380522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,851 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,851 miles
    Test number
    475535746211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,987 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,987 miles
    Test number
    928474587327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,845 miles (+5,446)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,845 miles
    Test number
    170766488759
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  17. Pass76,399 miles (+7,555)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,399 miles
    Test number
    996349244202
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSealing washer perrished on feul cap

  18. Pass68,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,844 miles
    Test number
    487250053213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,844 miles (+4,290)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,844 miles
    Test number
    506100753283
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass64,554 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,554 miles
    Test number
    886731222227
    • NoteNearside and Offside front tyres have no visible tread on their inner edges.

  21. Fail64,554 miles (+3,483)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,554 miles
    Test number
    548000622212
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside and Offside front tyres have no visible tread on their inner edges.

  22. Pass61,071 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,071 miles
    Test number
    307554511289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,470 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,470 miles
    Test number
    850261580236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail59,468 miles (+11,828)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,468 miles
    Test number
    220439470296
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass47,640 miles (+8,730)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,640 miles
    Test number
    731395679266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade starting to smear screen

  26. Pass38,910 miles (+8,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,910 miles
    Test number
    510267468234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass30,451 miles (+6,193)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,451 miles
    Test number
    602612477230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,258 miles
    Test number
    734775546398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail24,258 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,258 miles
    Test number
    613205846360
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS53 ZCU

Does LS53 ZCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 ZCU is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ZCU?
The MOT on LS53 ZCU is valid until 1 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 ZCU done?
LS53 ZCU was recorded at 114,760 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,571 miles a year.
Has LS53 ZCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ZCU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 ZCU 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 ZCU find?
LS53 ZCU passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: fuel cap seal perished, but unlikely to leak.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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