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LJ54 ORN

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,849 mi
Last recorded53,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 ORN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 53,849 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 53,735 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,641 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 53,636 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 53,267 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 53,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low and binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Oct 2020 52,863 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,263 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,121 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,313 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 48,815 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 48,447 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,868 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,988 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,303 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,849 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,849 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,792 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,975 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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LJ54 ORN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJ54 ORN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ54 ORN registered?

LJ54 ORN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is LJ54 ORN safe to buy?

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