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FG05 LZA

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

118,098 mi
Last recorded118,098 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LZA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 118,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 114,533 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 113,527 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 112,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 107,797 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 97,021 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension has been modified

Fail 5 Oct 2018 79,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension has been modified

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,589 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,257 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,049 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 50,916 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,389 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 34,180 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 26,875 miles

front tyres wearing on outter/inner edges profil of tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,892 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,520 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,073 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 23,763 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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FG05 LZA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FG05 LZA, 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 FG05 LZA registered?

FG05 LZA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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