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LJ05 RHK

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,058 mi
Last recorded155,058 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 RHK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2025 155,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 153,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 151,386 miles

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

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

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

Rear parking brake weak requirements just met

Pass 16 Sep 2019 139,531 miles

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

offside front anti-roll link ball joint dust cover deteriorated condition

Pass 17 Sep 2018 133,617 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded condition

Pass 18 Sep 2017 131,440 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 131,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 123,092 miles

Nearside Front strut damp

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

Offside headlamp damp internally

Offside rear brakes have loose components/noisy poor performance

Pass 8 May 2015 116,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 116,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 98,124 miles

headlight lenses in poor condition.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 97,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlight lenses in poor condition.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,103 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,005 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,301 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,596 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,280 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 31,280 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,145 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 RHK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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