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BMW 740

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,000 cc

LS55 TFZMOT history

LS55 TFZ is a black petrol BMW 740 first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
97,814 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 TFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 TFZ was last recorded at 97,814 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,776 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
4,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,814 miles
  • 2023 – 97,463 miles
  • 2021 – 96,042 miles
  • 2020 – 89,675 miles
  • 2019 – 88,565 miles
  • 2017 – 79,679 miles
  • 2015 – 64,190 miles
  • 2014 – 64,174 miles
  • 2013 – 64,156 miles
  • 2012 – 59,727 miles
  • 2011 – 53,033 miles
  • 2010 – 44,873 miles
  • 2009 – 31,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,814 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,814 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,814 miles
    Test number
    558885119608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,776 miles (+313)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,776 miles
    Test number
    584782699136
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,463 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,463 miles
    Test number
    616513939683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,042 miles (+6,367)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,042 miles
    Test number
    309534323303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,675 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,675 miles
    Test number
    663278986087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,669 miles (+1,104)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    349357041769
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass88,565 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,565 miles
    Test number
    805004517981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,552 miles (+8,873)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,552 miles
    Test number
    931695437953
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,679 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,679 miles
    Test number
    989324249271
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass114,107 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,107 km
    Test number
    491288120902
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass64,190 miles (+16)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,190 miles
    Test number
    716151365144
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

  12. Pass64,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,174 miles
    Test number
    258111704470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,174 miles (+11)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,174 miles
    Test number
    775920404174
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  14. Fail64,163 miles (+7)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,163 miles
    Test number
    418449854090
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFlat tyre monitor failure indicator on
    • NoteFront bonnet struts weak
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail64,156 miles (+4,429)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,156 miles
    Test number
    726524913212
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  16. Pass59,727 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,727 miles
    Test number
    417490012231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,724 miles (+6,691)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,724 miles
    Test number
    746719202240
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass53,033 miles (+8,160)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,033 miles
    Test number
    146379701255
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteEmits blue smoke on idle

  19. Pass44,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,873 miles
    Test number
    282867900282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,873 miles (+4,599)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,873 miles
    Test number
    623657600243
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront reg.plate slightly cracked.
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass40,274 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,274 miles
    Test number
    834851220056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,270 miles (+8,996)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,270 miles
    Test number
    452410120012
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass31,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,274 miles
    Test number
    621002129032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,272 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,272 miles
    Test number
    830202629011
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre side wall has small cuts.

Questions about LS55 TFZ

Does LS55 TFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 TFZ expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 TFZ?
The MOT on LS55 TFZ expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 TFZ done?
LS55 TFZ was recorded at 97,814 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 4,195 miles a year.
Has LS55 TFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 TFZ has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 TFZ 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 TFZ find?
LS55 TFZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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