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LG05 RCU

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,456 mi
Last recorded17,456 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 17,456 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 17,254 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 17,034 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 16,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 16,479 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 16,212 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 15,628 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 14,765 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 14,114 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 13,551 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 12,924 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 12,924 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,316 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 11,430 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 11,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,136 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 8,767 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 7,403 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 7,403 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 6,257 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 5,022 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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LG05 RCU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LG05 RCU, 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 LG05 RCU registered?

LG05 RCU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is LG05 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 RCU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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