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L300 DPM

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,871 mi
Last recorded115,871 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 DPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 115,871 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 114,628 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 9 Apr 2024 114,428 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 113,865 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 113,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 108,679 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 108,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 98,951 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 93,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 90,560 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 86,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and tyre valve perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing on inner edge and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake anti-rattle spring missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2018 85,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and tyre valve perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing on inner edge and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake anti-rattle spring missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 82,004 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 May 2017 82,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2016 78,354 miles

Inner rims distorted on both rear wheels

Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,496 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,062 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 60,913 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 54,093 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2011 50,858 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 May 2010 47,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 47,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 43,135 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 36,312 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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L300 DPM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L300 DPM, 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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L300 DPM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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