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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LX54 AYZMOT history

LX54 AYZ is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 1 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
168,529 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 AYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 AYZ was last recorded at 168,529 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,521 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
7,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,529 miles
  • 2024 – 161,043 miles
  • 2023 – 154,924 miles
  • 2022 – 148,586 miles
  • 2021 – 143,394 miles
  • 2020 – 137,547 miles
  • 2019 – 128,918 miles
  • 2018 – 117,389 miles
  • 2017 – 107,338 miles
  • 2016 – 85,987 miles
  • 2015 – 68,540 miles
  • 2014 – 62,718 miles
  • 2013 – 55,872 miles
  • 2012 – 50,885 miles
  • 2011 – 44,872 miles
  • 2010 – 40,095 miles
  • 2009 – 35,358 miles
  • 2008 – 31,589 miles
  • 2007 – 26,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,529 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front exhaust nuts corroded away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,529 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,529 miles
    Test number
    737351220080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,521 miles (+7,478)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,521 miles
    Test number
    461176396229
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass161,043 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,043 miles
    Test number
    715231582585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail161,042 miles (+6,118)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,042 miles
    Test number
    930047935617
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of engine and gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted full inspection not possible
  5. Pass154,924 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,924 miles
    Test number
    882019750316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,586 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,586 miles
    Test number
    666975407224
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust nuts corroded away
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail148,568 miles (+5,174)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,568 miles
    Test number
    388483800503
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust nuts corroded away
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass143,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,394 miles
    Test number
    129663903018
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail143,394 miles (+5,847)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,394 miles
    Test number
    201852169116
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass137,547 miles (+8,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,547 miles
    Test number
    303681213157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass128,918 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,918 miles
    Test number
    859824859372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail128,918 miles (+11,529)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,918 miles
    Test number
    237252547368
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass117,389 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,389 miles
    Test number
    937162930510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,148 miles (+9,810)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,148 miles
    Test number
    764660750931
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ` (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass107,338 miles (+21,351)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,338 miles
    Test number
    234181505142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,987 miles (+17,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,987 miles
    Test number
    814376701115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement play in front lower arm-rear control bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement play in front lower arm-rear control bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass68,540 miles (+5,822)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,540 miles
    Test number
    556658995187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,718 miles (+6,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,718 miles
    Test number
    319578554247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass55,872 miles (+4,987)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,872 miles
    Test number
    599273043253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,885 miles (+6,013)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,885 miles
    Test number
    168422952261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass44,872 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,872 miles
    Test number
    718607761201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,095 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    804079950202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,358 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,358 miles
    Test number
    320698249216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,589 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,589 miles
    Test number
    894405378288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,984 miles
    Test number
    153592407389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX54 AYZ

Does LX54 AYZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 AYZ expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 AYZ?
The MOT on LX54 AYZ expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 AYZ done?
LX54 AYZ was recorded at 168,529 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 7,898 miles a year.
Has LX54 AYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 AYZ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LX54 AYZ 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 AYZ find?
LX54 AYZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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