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EO05 LXF

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,173 mi
Last recorded126,173 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LXF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 126,173 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 125,405 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 124,748 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 123,807 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 122,963 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 121,027 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 121,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

run flat light on

Pass 4 Apr 2019 115,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 115,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 114,697 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 114,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 114,228 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 113,006 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake pipe corroded to offside rear brake hose to caliper

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 113,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake pipe corroded to offside rear brake hose to caliper

under trays fitted

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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EO05 LXF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO05 LXF, 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 EO05 LXF registered?

EO05 LXF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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