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KS05 LWH

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,818 mi
Last recorded92,818 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 LWH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 92,818 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 92,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rears (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak on engine

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 24 Oct 2024 92,143 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern on headlight (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rears (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak on engine

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 8 Nov 2023 84,949 miles

Advise fuel cap seal in poor condition

Advise slight play in o/s/f steering rod

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 84,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Advise fuel cap seal in poor condition

Advise slight play in o/s/f steering rod

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 79,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 79,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Nov 2021 72,535 miles

advise front exhaust bracket cracked

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

advise chip in windscreen

advise fuel cap seal slightly perished

advise slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,932 miles

advise centre exhaust bracket cracked

advise chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2020 67,932 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise centre exhaust bracket cracked

advise chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,419 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 49,828 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,779 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,469 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,766 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,220 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,762 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,647 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 27,324 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 25,173 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 23,599 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 23,599 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 18,454 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 18,454 miles

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

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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KS05 LWH is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KS05 LWH, 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 KS05 LWH registered?

KS05 LWH is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is KS05 LWH safe to buy?

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