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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LX54 AYMMOT history

LX54 AYM is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
155,213 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 AYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 AYM was last recorded at 155,213 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,571 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
642 miles
Average per year
6,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,213 miles
  • 2025 – 154,571 miles
  • 2024 – 154,095 miles
  • 2023 – 152,839 miles
  • 2022 – 151,824 miles
  • 2021 – 149,333 miles
  • 2020 – 147,569 miles
  • 2019 – 140,091 miles
  • 2018 – 133,620 miles
  • 2017 – 119,420 miles
  • 2016 – 105,889 miles
  • 2015 – 93,388 miles
  • 2014 – 92,571 miles
  • 2012 – 90,953 miles
  • 2011 – 88,320 miles
  • 2010 – 79,815 miles
  • 2009 – 69,023 miles
  • 2007 – 41,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,213 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,213 miles (+642)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    155,213 miles
    Test number
    796966662775
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass154,571 miles (+476)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    154,571 miles
    Test number
    978632233940
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside plastic headlamp lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes between flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass154,095 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,095 miles
    Test number
    552313457304
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail154,081 miles (+1,242)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,081 miles
    Test number
    461529585474
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear sections between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass152,839 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    152,839 miles
    Test number
    649261900980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,824 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    151,824 miles
    Test number
    942757499064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside badly worn on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail151,757 miles (+2,424)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,757 miles
    Test number
    962670970596
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear steel pipe to flexi hose along full length (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside badly worn on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass149,333 miles (+1,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    149,333 miles
    Test number
    640738383714
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass147,569 miles (+7,478)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    147,569 miles
    Test number
    521228751559
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted as standard obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass140,091 miles (+6,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,091 miles
    Test number
    963669043031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  11. Pass133,620 miles (+14,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,620 miles
    Test number
    115779787095
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

  12. Pass119,420 miles (+13,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,420 miles
    Test number
    927214910311
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  13. Pass105,889 miles (+12,501)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,889 miles
    Test number
    825023614821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,388 miles (+817)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,388 miles
    Test number
    636717845038
    • NoteBrake spring missing n/s/r caliper
    • NoteMain/rear brake pipes rusty shailing
    • NoteSlight play lower ball joint

  15. Pass92,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,571 miles
    Test number
    315117664026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,554 miles (+1,601)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,554 miles
    Test number
    168267964081
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass90,953 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    90,953 miles
    Test number
    998302752337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail90,937 miles (+2,617)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,937 miles
    Test number
    307342842375
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail88,320 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,320 miles
    Test number
    278594081282
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass88,320 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,320 miles
    Test number
    338144881471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,815 miles
    Test number
    534787350224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail79,811 miles (+10,788)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,811 miles
    Test number
    784947350212
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass69,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,023 miles
    Test number
    370503439213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,021 miles (+27,425)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,021 miles
    Test number
    354603139479
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass41,596 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,596 miles
    Test number
    181420167257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,192 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    950436357266
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX54 AYM

Does LX54 AYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 AYM is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 AYM?
The MOT on LX54 AYM is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 AYM done?
LX54 AYM was recorded at 155,213 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,054 miles a year.
Has LX54 AYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 AYM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LX54 AYM 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 LX54 AYM find?
LX54 AYM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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