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BT54 LML

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,145 mi
Last recorded69,145 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LML
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 69,145 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 68,559 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 66,654 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 66,192 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated / split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 2mm / Tyre size 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 3mm / Tyre size 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 66,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 60,399 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,809 miles

under-body panels fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 47,393 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 46,898 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 46,606 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 45,301 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 43,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 42,518 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 42,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 40,256 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 38,726 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 35,953 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,629 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,636 miles

Front brake pads starting too get low

Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,319 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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BT54 LML is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT54 LML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT54 LML registered?

BT54 LML is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is BT54 LML safe to buy?

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