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LF54 YUX

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,367 mi
Last recorded114,367 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 YUX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 114,367 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe but not excessive

Exhaust flange corroded

Front Both front headlight lenses slightly cloudy

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind felt by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake main lines corroded (one's connecting to flexi hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 114,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable rubbing against drop link and worn a groove into alloy body of the drop link. (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to rear subframe but not excessive

Exhaust flange corroded

Front Both front headlight lenses slightly cloudy

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind felt by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake main lines corroded (one's connecting to flexi hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 114,204 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 106,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 106,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 99,258 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 99,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 5 Oct 2020 97,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed and condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 87,699 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed and condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,201 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush has some movement

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,107 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 64,803 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

rear tyres wearing on centre of tread

winter tyres fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 64,802 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel cap seal perishing

rear tyres wearing on centre of tread

winter tyres fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,037 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 7 Aug 2012 26,246 miles

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edge advise four wheel alignment to be done strong advise

front discs pitted on inner face

Fail 7 Aug 2012 26,246 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edge advise four wheel alignment to be done strong advise

front discs pitted on inner face

front inner pads very close to limit strong advise

n/s/f lower arm rear bush has play

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,763 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2009 15,642 miles

covers fitted top engine front/centre under vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2008 13,016 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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LF54 YUX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YUX, 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 YUX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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