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DY04 LSY

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,094 mi
Last recorded128,094 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 LSY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 128,094 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 128,094 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 115,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 106,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 102,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 100,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 98,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

down pipe flange nuts missing but secure and not leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2020 95,031 miles

front pads wearing low

rear pads low

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,033 miles

rear pads wearing low- discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,273 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,202 miles

rear pads on limit n/s/r tyre on limit o/s/r tyre low

Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,352 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,431 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,632 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,972 miles

Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 37,972 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,864 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 24,974 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 18,638 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 12,848 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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DY04 LSY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DY04 LSY, 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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What year was DY04 LSY registered?

DY04 LSY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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