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LG05 RFF

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,636 mi
Last recorded142,636 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 RFF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 142,636 miles

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

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

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

power steering heavy

sun screen fitted,not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Jun 2025 141,985 miles

body work has been heavily modified but all secure no sharp edges

rear exhaust has been modified

Fail 26 Jun 2025 141,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body work has been heavily modified but all secure no sharp edges

rear exhaust has been modified

Pass 22 May 2024 141,114 miles

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 4 May 2023 138,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 136,962 miles

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

underside has corrosion

Pass 7 May 2021 132,529 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 132,528 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 131,347 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust heat shield damaged but secure

Fuel cap rubber sealing perishing slightly

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

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

Rear exhaust clamps on joint broken but exhaust secure

Fail 13 Dec 2018 131,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside front (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust heat shield damaged but secure

Fuel cap rubber sealing perishing slightly

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

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

Rear exhaust clamps on joint broken but exhaust secure

Pass 15 Dec 2017 121,520 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust pipes to rear silencers on joints deteriorated but supported

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm 235/35r19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 121,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside front (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust pipes to rear silencers on joints deteriorated but supported

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm 235/35r19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 112,957 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 112,473 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 102,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 102,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front 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 18 Aug 2014 92,894 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 92,894 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 86,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,428 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,298 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,384 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 48,837 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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 RFF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LG05 RFF, 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 RFF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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