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LG05 KOD

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,482 mi
Last recorded118,482 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 KOD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 118,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 118,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe feeding o/s/r flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls & in tread patterns, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise attention (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls & in tread patterns, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive advise early attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 113,348 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 112,489 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 112,484 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Shock absorber casing excessively corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 111,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 109,964 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing / slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear shockers corroded to the casing

Fail 5 Mar 2019 109,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing / slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear shockers corroded to the casing

Pass 12 Mar 2018 107,851 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 106,817 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 103,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 100,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cut but unable to see cord

Fail 10 Feb 2015 100,572 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cut but unable to see cord

Pass 9 Feb 2014 97,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,254 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all four brake discs badly corroded.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 92,254 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all four brake discs badly corroded.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 82,328 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,327 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 68,183 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 59,106 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 54,195 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 54,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,422 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 50,421 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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 KOD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KOD, 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 KOD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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