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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

LFL 55MOT history

LFL 55 is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 63,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LFL 55 silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
63,142 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LFL 55
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LFL 55 was last recorded at 63,142 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,500 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
642 miles
Average per year
2,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,142 miles
  • 2025 – 62,500 miles
  • 2024 – 62,086 miles
  • 2023 – 61,588 miles
  • 2022 – 61,199 miles
  • 2021 – 60,950 miles
  • 2020 – 60,656 miles
  • 2019 – 60,151 miles
  • 2018 – 59,680 miles
  • 2017 – 58,879 miles
  • 2016 – 57,128 miles
  • 2015 – 56,672 miles
  • 2014 – 55,925 miles
  • 2013 – 53,173 miles
  • 2012 – 49,126 miles
  • 2011 – 44,055 miles
  • 2010 – 38,177 miles
  • 2009 – 32,784 miles
  • 2008 – 25,338 miles
  • 2007 – 23,143 miles
  • 2006 – 20,760 miles
  • 2005 – 16,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,142 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.

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,142 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    63,142 miles
    Test number
    205125805196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,500 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,500 miles
    Test number
    930133885754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,086 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,086 miles
    Test number
    707857551177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,588 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,588 miles
    Test number
    307551262599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,199 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,199 miles
    Test number
    463436550404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,950 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,950 miles
    Test number
    657737683523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,656 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,656 miles
    Test number
    593513636625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,151 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,151 miles
    Test number
    929981752404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,680 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,680 miles
    Test number
    615562018259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,879 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,879 miles
    Test number
    228682324425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,128 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,128 miles
    Test number
    513275577943
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail57,124 miles (+452)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    297726653003
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass56,672 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,672 miles
    Test number
    489928972053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,925 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,925 miles
    Test number
    797907394102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,173 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,173 miles
    Test number
    137680593130
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside seat belt twisted causing slow retraction
  16. Fail53,169 miles (+4,043)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,169 miles
    Test number
    679089783179
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside seat belt twisted causing slow retraction
  17. Pass49,126 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    347937582194
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside handbrake reading 110 offside 240
  18. Fail49,126 miles (+5,071)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    768437582194
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside handbrake reading 110 offside 240
  19. Pass44,055 miles (+5,878)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,055 miles
    Test number
    648840401261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteFront discs in very poor condition but still efficient
  20. Pass38,177 miles (+5,393)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,177 miles
    Test number
    741193280162
    • NoteNearside front brake disc badly scored
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake reading lower than offside
    • NoteOffside front brake disc slightly scored
  21. Pass32,784 miles (+7,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,784 miles
    Test number
    142810679154
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass25,338 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,338 miles
    Test number
    873686088172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,143 miles (+2,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,143 miles
    Test number
    733386767174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass20,760 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,760 miles
    Test number
    633447166183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail16,605 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,605 miles
    Test number
    422906125359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
  26. Pass16,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    16,605 miles
    Test number
    850866225365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LFL 55

What vehicle is registration LFL 55 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LFL 55 on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Oct 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LFL 55 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LFL 55 is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LFL 55?
The MOT on LFL 55 is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LFL 55 done?
LFL 55 was recorded at 63,142 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,262 miles a year.
Has LFL 55 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LFL 55 has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LFL 55 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 LFL 55 find?
LFL 55 passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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