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LB05 FTE

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,361 mi
Last recorded55,361 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 FTE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,361 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 51,902 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 48,874 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 45,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,205 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 40,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,402 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 34,355 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,533 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 30,530 miles

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

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

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

AIR BAG warning light shows defect.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2010 22,028 miles

Both fronts wiper biades slightly deterioration.

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

Pass 20 May 2009 18,349 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LB05 FTE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB05 FTE, 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 LB05 FTE registered?

LB05 FTE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is LB05 FTE safe to buy?

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