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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LS56 ZXMMOT history

LS56 ZXM is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 27 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

LS56 ZXM blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
70,683 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 ZXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 ZXM was last recorded at 70,683 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,443 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
2,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,683 miles
  • 2024 – 70,443 miles
  • 2022 – 69,585 miles
  • 2021 – 68,413 miles
  • 2020 – 67,064 miles
  • 2019 – 64,356 miles
  • 2018 – 60,768 miles
  • 2017 – 57,423 miles
  • 2016 – 56,278 miles
  • 2015 – 54,698 miles
  • 2014 – 52,451 miles
  • 2013 – 48,949 miles
  • 2012 – 45,166 miles
  • 2011 – 42,519 miles
  • 2010 – 38,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,683 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,683 miles (+240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    70,683 miles
    Test number
    666353362945
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass70,443 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,443 miles
    Test number
    466607250428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail70,440 miles (+855)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,440 miles
    Test number
    590815342937
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass69,585 miles (+1,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,585 miles
    Test number
    522532118218
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass68,413 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,413 miles
    Test number
    892732312461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,064 miles (+2,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,064 miles
    Test number
    882128658918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass64,356 miles (+3,588)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,356 miles
    Test number
    846028843537
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front suspension lower outer ball joints have very slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on the inside edge of its tread and is very close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge of its tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass60,768 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,768 miles
    Test number
    283660997536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,423 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,423 miles
    Test number
    700872362731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,278 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,278 miles
    Test number
    869817137022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,698 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,698 miles
    Test number
    826729755108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,451 miles (+3,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,451 miles
    Test number
    775794334164
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass48,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,949 miles
    Test number
    746794843121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,949 miles (+3,783)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,949 miles
    Test number
    369674443121
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass45,166 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,166 miles
    Test number
    396508442478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,519 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,519 miles
    Test number
    128115251200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,313 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,313 miles
    Test number
    331647330426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,266 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,266 miles
    Test number
    170996310095
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads look low
    • NoteFront subframe cover damaged
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

Questions about LS56 ZXM

Does LS56 ZXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 ZXM expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 ZXM?
The MOT on LS56 ZXM expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 ZXM done?
LS56 ZXM was recorded at 70,683 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 2,197 miles a year.
Has LS56 ZXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 ZXM has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 ZXM 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 LS56 ZXM find?
LS56 ZXM passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears; offside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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