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BMW 545

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

LK04 YZRMOT history

LK04 YZR is a silver petrol BMW 545 first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 195,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LK04 YZR silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
195,573 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 YZR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
545
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 YZR was last recorded at 195,573 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 7,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,943 miles · 23 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,630 miles
Average per year
6,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,573 miles
  • 2024 – 187,943 miles
  • 2023 – 187,778 miles
  • 2022 – 177,011 miles
  • 2021 – 176,352 miles
  • 2019 – 175,622 miles
  • 2018 – 173,574 miles
  • 2016 – 167,173 miles
  • 2015 – 160,927 miles
  • 2014 – 151,205 miles
  • 2013 – 141,137 miles
  • 2012 – 135,823 miles
  • 2011 – 129,920 miles
  • 2010 – 126,184 miles
  • 2009 – 120,714 miles
  • 2008 – 111,160 miles
  • 2007 – 82,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,573 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,573 miles (+7,630)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    195,573 miles
    Test number
    164047481115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass187,943 miles (+165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    187,943 miles
    Test number
    343882014290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail187,778 miles (+10,767)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,778 miles
    Test number
    813661991529
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass177,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    177,011 miles
    Test number
    127869751251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail177,011 miles (+659)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,011 miles
    Test number
    871172564452
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass176,352 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    176,352 miles
    Test number
    311876130794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail176,350 miles (+728)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,350 miles
    Test number
    669237443569
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear 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))
  8. Pass175,622 miles (+2,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    175,622 miles
    Test number
    837069814543
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass173,574 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    173,574 miles
    Test number
    402090408641
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Fail173,558 miles (+6,385)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,558 miles
    Test number
    941998156310
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass167,173 miles (+6,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    167,173 miles
    Test number
    997815232495
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
  12. Pass160,927 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    160,927 miles
    Test number
    297746035410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail160,919 miles (+9,714)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,919 miles
    Test number
    295893935193
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass151,205 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    151,205 miles
    Test number
    989345504184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail151,205 miles (+10,068)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,205 miles
    Test number
    998875104124
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass141,137 miles (+5,314)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    141,137 miles
    Test number
    338737573060
    • NoteUnderneath covered up
  17. Pass135,823 miles (+5,903)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    135,823 miles
    Test number
    186384602110
    • NoteUnder body covered in trims
  18. Pass129,920 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    129,920 miles
    Test number
    656385601174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,184 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    126,184 miles
    Test number
    234989490037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,714 miles (+9,554)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    120,714 miles
    Test number
    133359199418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,160 miles (+28,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    111,160 miles
    Test number
    220460878001
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass82,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    82,677 miles
    Test number
    414968577078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 YZR

Does LK04 YZR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 YZR is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK04 YZR?
The MOT on LK04 YZR is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 YZR done?
LK04 YZR was recorded at 195,573 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,034 miles a year.
Has LK04 YZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 YZR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LK04 YZR 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 LK04 YZR find?
LK04 YZR passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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