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EO05 LXJ

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,549 mi
Last recorded84,549 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LXJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 84,549 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 83,390 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,101 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 82,349 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 81,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,262 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 81,262 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on

tyre monitor light on

Pass 4 Jul 2019 80,140 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 78,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 75,042 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,738 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,583 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,705 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 8 Sep 2012 54,666 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,613 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 47,613 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,375 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,704 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,868 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 29,828 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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EO05 LXJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EO05 LXJ, 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 EO05 LXJ registered?

EO05 LXJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EO05 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO05 LXJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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