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LF54 OAE

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,955 mi
Last recorded129,955 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 OAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 129,955 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 128,377 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 126,196 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 123,858 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 120,258 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 117,101 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 117,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 114,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,932 miles

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

park brake only just met efficiency

surface corrosion at rear of vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2018 110,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both centre brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

park brake only just met efficiency

surface corrosion at rear of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2018 109,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2017 107,054 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 100,445 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 96,975 miles

Both front coil springs slight corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,975 miles

Both front coil springs slight corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 88,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,013 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,309 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,543 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,789 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 29,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,287 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007
Fail 21 Jun 2007 18,120 miles

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

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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LF54 OAE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LF54 OAE, 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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LF54 OAE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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