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LJ05 ULP

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

54,229 mi
Last recorded54,229 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 ULP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 54,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres starting to crack on and inbetween tread 225/40x18

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 16 Dec 2025 54,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres starting to crack on and inbetween tread 225/40x18

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 8 Jan 2025 53,854 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 8 Jan 2025 53,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Jan 2024 53,447 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking 225/40x18

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 10 Jan 2024 53,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre cracking 225/40x18

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Jan 2023 52,573 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 12 Jan 2023 52,573 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 29 Nov 2021 51,696 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 51,696 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing Door mirror glass missing. (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,013 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 15 Dec 2020 51,013 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,917 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 15 Jul 2019 49,917 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 44,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,350 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,404 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,998 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 37,994 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion to exhaust...oil leak from gear box...o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,078 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Aug 2010 33,709 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,294 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 28,115 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 ULP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ULP, 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 ULP registered?

LJ05 ULP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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