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LD55 DVZ

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,926 mi
Last recorded111,926 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 DVZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 111,926 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion Underside

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint corroded excessively (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 111,503 miles

Corrosion underside front and rear

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join bolts/nuts corroded excessively (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 111,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion underside front and rear

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join bolts/nuts corroded excessively (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 110,281 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 104,060 miles

Covers fitted obscuring items of test

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 104,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Covers fitted obscuring items of test

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 95,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 87,345 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 79,641 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 79,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,823 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,289 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,965 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 58,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,029 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 54,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,949 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 45,949 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

tyre monitor light on indicating a fault

Pass 15 Oct 2013 41,123 miles

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

front screen washers weak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,300 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,750 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,179 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 26,141 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

n.s.f. tyre low on edge

n.s.r.tyre worn on edge

o.s.r. tyre under 3mm tread

Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,032 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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LD55 DVZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LD55 DVZ, 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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LD55 DVZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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