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LJ05 YAK

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,331 mi
Last recorded44,331 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 44,331 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 43,798 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 43,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 42,702 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 41,728 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 40,777 miles

all four tyre treads wearing thin

Pass 23 Sep 2020 40,111 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))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 39,856 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 38,942 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 37,943 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 36,255 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 33,729 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 32,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 29,975 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,794 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,215 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 9,853 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 8,693 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 8,196 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,196 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 YAK 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 90.5%.

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 LJ05 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

LJ05 YAK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is LJ05 YAK safe to buy?

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