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L40 WEA

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests40 (34 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,471 mi
Last recorded128,471 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 WEA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

34 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 128,471 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2025 124,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2024 122,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 122,159 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 120,172 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 121,863 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 121,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 118,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 120,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 117,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 119,101 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 115,244 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 115,705 miles

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

undertray covering all car

Pass 24 Aug 2019 110,801 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,322 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 1 Aug 2017 94,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 113,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,661 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 110,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 110,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,169 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 109,216 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 109,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,381 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 105,504 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,536 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 97,165 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,664 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 88,372 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 25,961 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,890 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 77,768 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,796 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,478 miles

Front brake discs worn advise replacement

Pass 27 May 2008 17,471 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2007 58,763 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 58,763 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 48,828 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 48,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L40 WEA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L40 WEA, 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 L40 WEA registered?

L40 WEA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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