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LB05 LTA

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,166 mi
Last recorded141,166 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 LTA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 141,166 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 141,046 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

propshaft mounting cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2024 135,877 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 131,352 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 131,322 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 124,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 122,353 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 122,353 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 118,533 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 113,921 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 105,376 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 105,376 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,788 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 98,777 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,176 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 90,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 77,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 64,977 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,471 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,036 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,775 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,042 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,105 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 29,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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 LTA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LTA, 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 LTA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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