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LF05 ULK

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,011 mi
Last recorded77,011 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 ULK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 77,011 miles

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NAIL IN TYRE CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A REAR BUSH PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 76,888 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 72,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 71,997 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,657 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,577 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,698 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

some imbalance to front brakes

Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,718 miles

engine covers fitted/undertray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2014 61,174 miles

movement in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,935 miles

movement both sides front lower arm rear bushes

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 24 Jun 2012 57,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to fully see both rear coil springs

Pass 24 Jun 2012 57,102 miles

unable to fully see both rear coil springs

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,900 miles

movement in steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,182 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 51,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,810 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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LF05 ULK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LF05 ULK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF05 ULK registered?

LF05 ULK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is LF05 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 ULK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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