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LB05 ZBX

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,386 mi
Last recorded85,386 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 ZBX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 85,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 77,672 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 68,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and perished advice change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge advice change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge advice change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and perished advice change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 64,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 58,330 miles

both front tyres perished in treads

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,411 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,573 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,758 miles

both front tyres slightly perished in treads

Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,245 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 39,245 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust section clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,285 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,787 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,249 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,868 miles

eml on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,129 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 16,615 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 16,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 12,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 9,398 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 ZBX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZBX, 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 ZBX registered?

LB05 ZBX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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