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LB05 JMX

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,787 mi
Last recorded88,787 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 JMX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 88,787 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 4 Jan 2023 88,787 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,763 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 88,160 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 88,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,323 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 79,175 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 14 Jun 2017 79,114 miles

Central Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central brake pad wearing indicator illuminating on dash

Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,456 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 78,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 73,128 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,719 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 58,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 58,886 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,007 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 54,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,430 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,577 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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LB05 JMX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB05 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

LB05 JMX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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