BMW Z4
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LU53 CAPMOT history
LU53 CAP is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 29 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,136 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 May 2025
- Mileage
- 133,136 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,879 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU53 CAP
- 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
- 29 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU53 CAP was last recorded at 133,136 miles on 29 May 2024, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 133,073 miles · 18 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 63 miles
- Average per year
- 5,879 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 133,136 miles
- 2023 – 130,481 miles
- 2021 – 124,569 miles
- 2020 – 113,945 miles
- 2019 – 106,029 miles
- 2018 – 102,026 miles
- 2017 – 98,460 miles
- 2016 – 91,872 miles
- 2015 – 86,063 miles
- 2014 – 82,222 miles
- 2013 – 77,072 miles
- 2012 – 72,516 miles
- 2011 – 67,294 miles
- 2010 – 61,325 miles
- 2009 – 50,897 miles
- 2008 – 40,368 miles
- 2007 – 36,667 miles
- 2006 – 28,476 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,136 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,136 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 133,136 miles
- Test number
- 989171901320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,073 miles (+2,592)5 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,073 miles
- Test number
- 421685589448
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,481 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 130,481 miles
- Test number
- 115528792213
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail130,470 miles (+5,901)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,470 miles
- Test number
- 317811370120
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,569 miles (+10,624)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 124,569 miles
- Test number
- 188347308484
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass113,945 miles (+7,916)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 113,945 miles
- Test number
- 591458005278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,029 miles (+26)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 106,029 miles
- Test number
- 169799564835
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear heat sheild loose
Fail106,003 miles (+3,977)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,003 miles
- Test number
- 262140436673
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear heat sheild loose
Pass102,026 miles (+3,566)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 102,026 miles
- Test number
- 457518248347
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear under tray insecure
Pass98,460 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 98,460 miles
- Test number
- 427684663105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,459 miles (+6,587)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,459 miles
- Test number
- 649994006832
- 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)
Pass91,872 miles (+5,809)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 91,872 miles
- Test number
- 934350110132
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass86,063 miles (+3,841)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 86,063 miles
- Test number
- 515320665160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,222 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 82,222 miles
- Test number
- 386195804259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,220 miles (+5,148)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,220 miles
- Test number
- 316704104499
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
Pass77,072 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 77,072 miles
- Test number
- 545296723214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,069 miles (+4,553)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,069 miles
- Test number
- 525306823228
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass72,516 miles (+5,222)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 72,516 miles
- Test number
- 316896322260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,294 miles (+5,969)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 67,294 miles
- Test number
- 469006311226
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass61,325 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 61,325 miles
- Test number
- 833334920218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,325 miles (+10,428)4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,325 miles
- Test number
- 833474820281
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- NoteOnly half of the high level brake lamp working
Pass50,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 50,897 miles
- Test number
- 343272539271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,897 miles (+10,529)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,897 miles
- Test number
- 932242639277
- FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Pass40,368 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 40,368 miles
- Test number
- 920199118291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,368 miles (+3,701)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,368 miles
- Test number
- 740159618241
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass36,667 miles (+8,191)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 36,667 miles
- Test number
- 270810527235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,476 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 28,476 miles
- Test number
- 864012226258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LU53 CAP
- Does LU53 CAP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LU53 CAP expired on 28 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LU53 CAP?
- The MOT on LU53 CAP expired on 28 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LU53 CAP done?
- LU53 CAP was recorded at 133,136 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2024, an average of 5,879 miles a year.
- Has LU53 CAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU53 CAP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LU53 CAP 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 LU53 CAP find?
- LU53 CAP passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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