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LD05 VZP

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,341 mi
Last recorded46,341 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 VZP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 46,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 45,419 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 43,514 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 43,449 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside headlight (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 10 Mar 2022 41,512 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 40,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 37,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 29,523 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 27,805 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 26,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,409 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,876 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,071 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 17,477 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 17,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 15,583 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 15,583 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2010 15,582 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

n.s.f. and n.s.r. tyre has cut to cord tread area

n.s.f. lower ball joint slight play

o.s.f. lower wishbone rear bush slight play

o.s.f. lower ball joint has some movement

Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,677 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,056 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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LD05 VZP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LD05 VZP, 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 LD05 VZP registered?

LD05 VZP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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