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LD05 YZJ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,815 mi
Last recorded139,815 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 YZJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 139,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 139,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 133,306 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 129,672 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 129,672 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 125,669 miles

Condensation in the OS headlight lens

EML light on the dashboard

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 125,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Condensation in the OS headlight lens

EML light on the dashboard

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 113,115 miles

Condensation in the NS and OS headlights

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 90,478 miles

1/ ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 14 Jun 2014 90,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1/ ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,576 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 3/ FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Fail 22 Jun 2013 79,566 miles

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

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

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

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 3/ FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 23 Jun 2012 65,083 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 65,083 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 57,322 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 57,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 46,658 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,777 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,965 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 YZJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LD05 YZJ, 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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LD05 YZJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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