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LIG 8858

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,362 mi
Last recorded94,362 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 8858
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 94,362 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 91,986 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 85,685 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 79,705 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 75,844 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 70,100 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 60,143 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 54,791 miles

wishbone arms rear bush slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2018 49,526 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,433 miles

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,723 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 45,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 39,998 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fuel cap seal deteriated but keeping a tight seal.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel cap seal deteriated but keeping a tight seal.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,696 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 36,696 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,576 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,539 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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LIG 8858 is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LIG 8858, 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 LIG 8858 registered?

LIG 8858 is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is LIG 8858 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIG 8858 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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