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F7 LMA

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,047 mi
Last recorded157,047 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 LMA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 157,047 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 157,026 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 143,753 miles

Rear suspension components and subframe corroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 142,948 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 128,684 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 120,246 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 114,485 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 109,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 103,758 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 96,121 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,093 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,429 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 85,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,085 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 64,526 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 58,771 miles

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

nearside + offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2012 46,069 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,668 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 42,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 34,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,149 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,430 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 26,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 22,536 miles

gearbox oil leak evident

Pass 31 Oct 2007 16,516 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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F7 LMA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F7 LMA, 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 F7 LMA registered?

F7 LMA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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