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LJ05 YAX

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,227 mi
Last recorded88,227 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 88,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 87,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 87,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear has fair amount of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear near to limit on movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 87,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear has fair amount of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear near to limit on movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 86,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES OBSCURED BUT LOOK CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 85,997 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 85,193 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 85,021 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective joint nuts erroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.75mm and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,631 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 83,917 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2017 82,713 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 82,713 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,362 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 73,704 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake imbalance of 19%.

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2014 68,616 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,488 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,807 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 42,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

front alloy wheel rims buckled slightly

front brake discs coroded and wearing thin

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2010 35,439 miles

front and rear number plates deterioating evident

Fail 7 May 2010 35,439 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front and rear number plates deterioating evident

Pass 1 May 2009 27,797 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked and starting to deterioate.

Pass 2 May 2008 21,105 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 YAX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YAX, 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 YAX registered?

LJ05 YAX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 YAX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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