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LJ05 RCO

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,718 mi
Last recorded132,718 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 RCO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 132,718 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 129,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 124,421 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 124,421 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2023 120,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 120,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 116,587 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 107,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 76,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 98,262 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Mar 2018 94,131 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,122 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,564 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,952 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 50,214 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,716 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 24,592 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,517 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 18,509 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 14,477 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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LJ05 RCO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LJ05 RCO, 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 LJ05 RCO registered?

LJ05 RCO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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