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L28 GRC

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,124 mi
Last recorded117,124 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 GRC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 117,124 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 114,911 miles

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

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

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Oct 2024 113,111 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 111,901 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 110,769 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 108,101 miles

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2020 106,633 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2019 105,572 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,031 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 99,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti rattle clip missing on brake caliper

Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,036 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,022 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 29 Oct 2014 83,864 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,168 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,837 miles

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

front nearside tyre outer sidewall cut's

rear nearside tyre outer sidewall cut's

Fail 24 Nov 2011 68,837 miles

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

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

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

front nearside tyre outer sidewall cut's

rear nearside tyre outer sidewall cut's

Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 54,057 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 44,826 miles

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

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

Offside front suspension noise whilest driving, no loose or worn joints found during MoT

Fail 15 Nov 2008 44,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside front suspension noise whilest driving, no loose or worn joints found during MoT

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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L28 GRC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L28 GRC, 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 L28 GRC registered?

L28 GRC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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