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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 TBOMOT history

LS55 TBO is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LS55 TBO grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,455 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 TBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 TBO was last recorded at 107,455 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,810 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
645 miles
Average per year
5,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,455 miles
  • 2025 – 106,810 miles
  • 2024 – 104,805 miles
  • 2022 – 102,177 miles
  • 2021 – 98,839 miles
  • 2020 – 95,727 miles
  • 2019 – 86,927 miles
  • 2018 – 86,069 miles
  • 2017 – 85,410 miles
  • 2016 – 75,399 miles
  • 2015 – 60,551 miles
  • 2014 – 55,924 miles
  • 2013 – 52,744 miles
  • 2011 – 39,941 miles
  • 2010 – 32,920 miles
  • 2009 – 23,936 miles
  • 2008 – 16,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,455 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,455 miles (+645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,455 miles
    Test number
    814463968966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass106,810 miles (+2,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,810 miles
    Test number
    584576158216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass104,805 miles (+2,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,805 miles
    Test number
    233637994691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass102,177 miles (+3,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,177 miles
    Test number
    918360677214
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  5. Pass98,839 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,839 miles
    Test number
    944418078454
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail98,834 miles (+3,107)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,834 miles
    Test number
    873163066187
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass95,727 miles (+8,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,727 miles
    Test number
    420127941363
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass86,927 miles (+858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,927 miles
    Test number
    711241158538
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass86,069 miles (+659)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,069 miles
    Test number
    593145542507
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  10. Pass85,410 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,410 miles
    Test number
    146608400984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorters weak
    • AdvisoryHeadlight poor/misty
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3rd brake light (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre has a cut in outer sidewall
  11. Fail85,404 miles (+10,005)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,404 miles
    Test number
    894331871275
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorters weak
    • AdvisoryHeadlight poor/misty
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3rd brake light (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre has a cut in outer sidewall
  12. Pass75,399 miles (+14,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,399 miles
    Test number
    254123238855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass60,551 miles (+4,627)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    576059585055
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteStone chip in front screen
  14. Pass55,924 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,924 miles
    Test number
    257247314463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,744 miles (+12,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,744 miles
    Test number
    217710613499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass39,941 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,941 miles
    Test number
    546225291291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,920 miles (+8,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,920 miles
    Test number
    480489570216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass23,936 miles (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,936 miles
    Test number
    833869899278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,533 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,533 miles
    Test number
    500131508348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS55 TBO

Does LS55 TBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 TBO is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 TBO?
The MOT on LS55 TBO is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 TBO done?
LS55 TBO was recorded at 107,455 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,228 miles a year.
Has LS55 TBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 TBO has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 TBO 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 LS55 TBO find?
LS55 TBO passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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