
BMW 535
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LS55 ZLNMOT history
LS55 ZLN is a silver diesel BMW 535 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 140,782 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 140,782 mi
- At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,909 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 ZLN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 ZLN was last recorded at 140,782 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 9,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 131,017 miles · 18 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 9,765 miles
- Average per year
- 7,909 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 140,782 miles
- 2021 – 131,017 miles
- 2020 – 124,569 miles
- 2019 – 118,459 miles
- 2018 – 110,862 miles
- 2017 – 101,257 miles
- 2016 – 97,974 miles
- 2015 – 89,497 miles
- 2014 – 80,260 miles
- 2012 – 63,973 miles
- 2011 – 54,125 miles
- 2010 – 43,375 miles
- 2009 – 30,846 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 2 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,782 miles (+9,765)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 140,782 miles
- Test number
- 509323749736
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass131,017 miles (+6,448)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 131,017 miles
- Test number
- 362501919174
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass124,569 miles (+6,110)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 124,569 miles
- Test number
- 124171873246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,459 miles (+7,597)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 118,459 miles
- Test number
- 911413399345
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 110,862 miles
- Test number
- 745204427876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,862 miles (+9,605)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,862 miles
- Test number
- 781612694338
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass101,257 miles (+3,283)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 101,257 miles
- Test number
- 137597732381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,974 miles (+8,477)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 97,974 miles
- Test number
- 604589192473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,497 miles (+1)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 89,497 miles
- Test number
- 135026535060
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine management light is on
- NoteN/s front jacking point block is missing
- NoteNo emissions detected
Fail89,496 miles (+9,236)2 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,496 miles
- Test number
- 236874135069
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine management light is on
- NoteN/s front jacking point block is missing
- NoteNo emissions detected
Pass80,260 miles (+16,287)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 80,260 miles
- Test number
- 119641244075
- NoteRear tyres worn
Pass63,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 63,973 miles
- Test number
- 505440412304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,973 miles (+9,848)3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,973 miles
- Test number
- 476290702434
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAir bag and seat belt restraint warning light on
- NoteCovers fitted restricting inspection
- NoteEdges on front tyres worn
- NoteFront brake discs corroding
Pass54,125 miles (+10,750)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2012
- Odometer
- 54,125 miles
- Test number
- 649726821162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,375 miles (+12,529)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 43,375 miles
- Test number
- 292302030144
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass30,846 miles (+221)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 30,846 miles
- Test number
- 181362349115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 30,625 miles
- Test number
- 342092209010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 ZLN
- Does LS55 ZLN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 ZLN expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 ZLN?
- The MOT on LS55 ZLN expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 ZLN done?
- LS55 ZLN was recorded at 140,782 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 7,909 miles a year.
- Has LS55 ZLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 ZLN has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on LS55 ZLN 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 ZLN find?
- LS55 ZLN passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with 6 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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