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LF55 EJY

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,541 mi
Last recorded89,541 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 EJY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 89,541 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective exhaust down pipe clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flexi started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 88,504 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 87,042 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear subframe slightly corroded but only surface rust

Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,057 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 85,335 miles

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

Fuel tank filler cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,316 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 83,229 miles

Fuel cap seal staring to perish

Pass 20 Feb 2019 80,335 miles

All 4 shock absorbers have corrosion to metal casings

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 78,276 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 77,509 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,462 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,410 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,068 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 74,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,341 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,405 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,252 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,641 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,751 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,297 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 12,873 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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LF55 EJY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 LF55 EJY, 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 LF55 EJY registered?

LF55 EJY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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