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LF54 OBM

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,846 mi
Last recorded142,846 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 OBM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 142,846 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 4 May 2024 141,914 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 141,479 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 138,420 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 132,458 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 125,748 miles

NEARSIDE TYRE PERISHED

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

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED

WIPERS POOR

Pass 23 Mar 2018 125,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

left hand drive head lamps fitted with beam deflectors

Fail 23 Mar 2018 125,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

left hand drive head lamps fitted with beam deflectors

Pass 3 Apr 2017 120,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 116,382 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 116,382 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,438 miles

slight damage to windscreen within limits

slight play in front lower suspension ball joint/bush (recommend further investigation)

slight play in front suspension arms, rear bushes

Fail 1 Apr 2015 112,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

note! suspect brake pipes under cover, front to rear are starting to corrode, recommend further investigation

slight damage to windscreen within limits

slight play in front lower suspension ball joint/bush (recommend further investigation)

slight play in front suspension arms, rear bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2014 107,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 103,901 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 103,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 99,567 miles

ALL TYRE DEPTH TREADS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WERARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

FRONT EXHAUST DOWNPIPE CLAMPS CORRODED AWAY

Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,584 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 25 Mar 2009 54,748 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 54,653 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,772 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 35,772 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OBM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LF54 OBM, 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 LF54 OBM registered?

LF54 OBM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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