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LB05 GFX

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,914 mi
Last recorded104,914 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 GFX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 104,914 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 101,153 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 96,647 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Pass 9 May 2022 94,127 miles

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

fuel sealing device cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2021 92,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 92,594 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,148 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 89,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 86,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2018 86,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,823 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensated (1.7.5a)

Rear under body brake pipes are heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Sep 2013 66,378 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,808 miles

a.both front wish bone bushes worn

a.o/s/f brake slightly sticking on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,831 miles

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

both rear brake discs has corrion

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,193 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Sep 2010 45,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Sep 2009 37,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,528 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,823 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GFX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GFX, 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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LB05 GFX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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