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L111 THM

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,423 mi
Last recorded43,423 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 THM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 43,423 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 43,365 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 43,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 43,222 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 43,172 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 43,086 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,928 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 42,740 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 42,739 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,239 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,094 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,986 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,872 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 41,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 39,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 35,756 miles

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

front brake pads getting thin

Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,221 miles

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

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Fail 13 Oct 2010 32,221 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,218 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 29,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,579 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 28,550 miles

Offside 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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L111 THM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L111 THM, 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 L111 THM registered?

L111 THM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is L111 THM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 THM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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