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LG05 GMF

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,829 mi
Last recorded93,829 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 GMF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 93,829 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective And Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 90,574 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in headlight and behind glass (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,502 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 87,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 85,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,991 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,949 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 81,949 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,024 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 71,320 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 6 Feb 2019 71,320 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,639 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,734 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,393 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 29 Feb 2016 66,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,348 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 64,327 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,046 miles

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn and has movement but not quite to excess at present

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn and has movement but not quite to excess at present

Fail 17 Feb 2014 63,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn and has movement but not quite to excess at present

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn and has movement but not quite to excess at present

Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,313 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2013 61,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,326 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 53,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,638 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,874 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 3 Mar 2008 33,711 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brake discs slightly scored

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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LG05 GMF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LG05 GMF, 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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LG05 GMF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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