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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 YKFMOT history

LS55 YKF is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

LS55 YKF black BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
118,114 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YKF was last recorded at 118,114 miles on 16 May 2025, 294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,820 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
294 miles
Average per year
4,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,114 miles
  • 2024 – 117,820 miles
  • 2023 – 115,618 miles
  • 2022 – 113,254 miles
  • 2021 – 109,179 miles
  • 2020 – 107,741 miles
  • 2019 – 104,984 miles
  • 2018 – 100,217 miles
  • 2017 – 94,567 miles
  • 2016 – 89,320 miles
  • 2015 – 84,397 miles
  • 2014 – 80,112 miles
  • 2013 – 73,467 miles
  • 2012 – 69,200 miles
  • 2011 – 61,186 miles
  • 2010 – 47,276 miles
  • 2009 – 37,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,114 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,114 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,114 miles
    Test number
    311368891851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass117,820 miles (+2,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,820 miles
    Test number
    156008209427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass115,618 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,618 miles
    Test number
    757674753957
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail115,615 miles (+2,361)2 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,615 miles
    Test number
    457331767025
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure misalignment (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure misalignment (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass113,254 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,254 miles
    Test number
    808135473425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail113,254 miles (+4,075)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,254 miles
    Test number
    158285914175
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass109,179 miles (+1,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,179 miles
    Test number
    628315109474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass107,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,741 miles
    Test number
    155639744828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,739 miles (+2,755)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,739 miles
    Test number
    939460652479
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass104,984 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,984 miles
    Test number
    806488584928
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail104,981 miles (+4,764)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,981 miles
    Test number
    628778271703
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass100,217 miles (+5,650)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,217 miles
    Test number
    513970673296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,567 miles (+5,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,567 miles
    Test number
    204706214448
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)
  14. Pass89,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,320 miles
    Test number
    517719479192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,320 miles (+4,923)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,320 miles
    Test number
    722605430775
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass84,397 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,397 miles
    Test number
    186808655074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,112 miles (+6,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,112 miles
    Test number
    909293054092
    • 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)
  18. Pass73,467 miles (+4,267)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,467 miles
    Test number
    855116053068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,200 miles (+8,014)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,200 miles
    Test number
    297045382497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,186 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,186 miles
    Test number
    946356691113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,980 miles (+9,704)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,980 miles
    Test number
    786885441076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,276 miles (+9,661)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,276 miles
    Test number
    743639830083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,615 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,615 miles
    Test number
    144230549099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass37,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    633229629097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 YKF

Does LS55 YKF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YKF expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YKF?
The MOT on LS55 YKF expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YKF done?
LS55 YKF was recorded at 118,114 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 4,947 miles a year.
Has LS55 YKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YKF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 YKF 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 YKF find?
LS55 YKF passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe has minor leak.

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