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L800 JBB

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,868 mi
Last recorded87,868 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 JBB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,868 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 87,868 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 86,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 86,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 80,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front centre and rear pipes covered,undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shockabsorber cover loose

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 77,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,933 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 72,494 miles

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Fail 12 Feb 2020 72,490 miles

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

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,327 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,618 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 65,118 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,809 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 62,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,527 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,841 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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,793 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,916 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,378 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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L800 JBB is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L800 JBB, 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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L800 JBB is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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