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LA54 VMY

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,146 mi
Last recorded44,146 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 VMY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 44,146 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 44,070 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 42,971 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 42,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 42,105 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 41,964 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 40,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 36,696 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 10 Jan 2017 32,584 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 28,575 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 25,206 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 25,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 21,243 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 19,533 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 19,533 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 17,001 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 15,823 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 15,823 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 14,608 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 14,608 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2009 11,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 9,623 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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LA54 VMY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LA54 VMY, 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 LA54 VMY registered?

LA54 VMY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is LA54 VMY safe to buy?

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