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LJ05 VBY

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,471 mi
Last recorded100,471 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 VBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 100,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 99,677 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses twisted

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 99,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 98,635 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 98,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint on lower arm has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 97,199 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes on both rear trailing arms slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 93,177 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 93,176 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,290 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 81,382 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 81,370 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres excess wear inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres excess wear inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2019 71,984 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 71,984 miles

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

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Pass 15 May 2018 65,890 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 May 2018 65,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 55,792 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 52,091 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 46,736 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 44,527 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 42,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 40,882 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear stiffening bar has slight damage.

Fail 21 May 2012 40,877 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear stiffening bar has slight damage.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,866 miles

Nearside & Offside front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 36,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside & Offside front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,602 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,224 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 14,224 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VBY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

LJ05 VBY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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