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BMW Z4

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 TFYMOT history

LB55 TFY is a silver petrol BMW Z4 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,681 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 TFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 TFY was last recorded at 117,681 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 102,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2026: 14,875 miles, lower than 117,444 miles on 14 May 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
14,875 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
102,806 miles
Average per year
5,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,681 miles
  • 2025 – 117,444 miles
  • 2024 – 117,007 miles
  • 2023 – 111,483 miles
  • 2022 – 108,887 miles
  • 2021 – 102,106 miles
  • 2020 – 100,392 miles
  • 2018 – 98,778 miles
  • 2017 – 96,550 miles
  • 2016 – 91,584 miles
  • 2015 – 85,390 miles
  • 2014 – 75,497 miles
  • 2013 – 67,739 miles
  • 2012 – 57,016 miles
  • 2011 – 46,831 miles
  • 2009 – 32,848 miles
  • 2008 – 24,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,681 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, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,681 miles (+102,806)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,681 miles
    Test number
    742039831580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail14,875 miles (-102,569)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,875 miles
    Test number
    784220984183
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy

  3. Pass117,444 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    117,444 miles
    Test number
    174611171030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,404 miles (+397)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,404 miles
    Test number
    807059688746
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass117,007 miles (+5,524)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,007 miles
    Test number
    143066799555
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,483 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,483 miles
    Test number
    987610691854
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail111,478 miles (+2,591)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,478 miles
    Test number
    218087761891
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed smokey (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,887 miles (+13)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    108,887 miles
    Test number
    632900997311
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail108,874 miles (+6,768)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,874 miles
    Test number
    688443968534
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass102,106 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    102,106 miles
    Test number
    574011791678
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail102,085 miles (+1,693)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,085 miles
    Test number
    485357535650
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass100,392 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,392 miles
    Test number
    784379349402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,778 miles (+2,228)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,778 miles
    Test number
    734996274195
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Misting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front of engine.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass96,550 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,550 miles
    Test number
    300811758751
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate cracked

  15. Fail96,550 miles (+4,966)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,550 miles
    Test number
    274273104675
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  16. Pass91,584 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,584 miles
    Test number
    121405695212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers dust covers broken away
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryEngine oily

  17. Fail91,584 miles (+6,194)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,584 miles
    Test number
    767950810364
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers dust covers broken away
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryEngine oily

  18. Fail85,390 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,390 miles
    Test number
    297868715256
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight oil leak on engine

  19. Pass85,390 miles (+9,893)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,390 miles
    Test number
    758788115228
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight oil leak on engine

  20. Pass75,497 miles (+7,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,497 miles
    Test number
    168528094155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass67,739 miles (+10,723)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,739 miles
    Test number
    206933313206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,016 miles
    Test number
    366928712190
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail57,016 miles (+10,185)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,016 miles
    Test number
    156896812147
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass46,831 miles (+13,983)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,831 miles
    Test number
    728540141068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,848 miles
    Test number
    144235499128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,848 miles (+8,241)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,848 miles
    Test number
    882775499182
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass24,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,607 miles
    Test number
    884553808276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 TFY

Does LB55 TFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 TFY is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 TFY?
The MOT on LB55 TFY is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 TFY done?
LB55 TFY was recorded at 117,681 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,117 miles a year.
Has LB55 TFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 TFY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 TFY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 TFY find?
LB55 TFY passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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