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DG05 LFA

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,571 mi
Last recorded116,571 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LFA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 116,571 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 116,397 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 116,397 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 82,232 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 64,458 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 64,078 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 64,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 62,411 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 59,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,839 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 10 Feb 2017 54,839 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 13 Feb 2016 48,896 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 12 Feb 2016 48,896 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,920 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,816 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,534 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 34,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,376 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,287 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 19,588 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 11,171 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 11,171 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 11,150 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 11,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DG05 LFA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG05 LFA, 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.

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DG05 LFA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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