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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LS56 ZXUMOT history

LS56 ZXU is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 27 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LS56 ZXU grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
85,672 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 ZXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 ZXU was last recorded at 85,672 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 2,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,236 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,436 miles
Average per year
4,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,672 miles
  • 2025 – 83,236 miles
  • 2024 – 80,737 miles
  • 2023 – 77,247 miles
  • 2022 – 73,812 miles
  • 2021 – 72,244 miles
  • 2020 – 70,903 miles
  • 2019 – 65,098 miles
  • 2018 – 58,859 miles
  • 2017 – 49,978 miles
  • 2015 – 40,232 miles
  • 2014 – 38,411 miles
  • 2013 – 34,082 miles
  • 2012 – 30,945 miles
  • 2011 – 28,179 miles
  • 2010 – 25,687 miles
  • 2009 – 19,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,672 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,672 miles (+2,436)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    85,672 miles
    Test number
    791387110786
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass83,236 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,236 miles
    Test number
    401291067372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,737 miles (+3,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,737 miles
    Test number
    911122037688
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BONDING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,247 miles (+3,435)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,247 miles
    Test number
    187604499196
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides starting to corrode on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass73,812 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,812 miles
    Test number
    652626287154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,244 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,244 miles
    Test number
    886801445015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,903 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,903 miles
    Test number
    847639593936
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail70,902 miles (+5,804)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,902 miles
    Test number
    214885296094
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass65,098 miles (+6,239)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,098 miles
    Test number
    173810363491
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass58,859 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,859 miles
    Test number
    308133467490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,855 miles (+199)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,855 miles
    Test number
    183155280003
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass58,656 miles (+8,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,656 miles
    Test number
    287729941407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass49,978 miles (+9,746)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,978 miles
    Test number
    503831154871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,232 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,232 miles
    Test number
    535004985005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,411 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,411 miles
    Test number
    878195524287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,082 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,082 miles
    Test number
    685268613229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,945 miles
    Test number
    968644332287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail30,945 miles (+2,766)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,945 miles
    Test number
    466283332241
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass28,179 miles (+2,492)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    965699521242
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass25,687 miles (+6,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25,687 miles
    Test number
    941998450382
    • 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)

  21. Pass19,036 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,036 miles
    Test number
    653806459305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS56 ZXU

Does LS56 ZXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 ZXU is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 ZXU?
The MOT on LS56 ZXU is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 ZXU done?
LS56 ZXU was recorded at 85,672 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 4,139 miles a year.
Has LS56 ZXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 ZXU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LS56 ZXU 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 ZXU find?
LS56 ZXU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run.

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