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LJ55 CXX

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,085 mi
Last recorded137,085 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 CXX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 137,085 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 6 May 2020 137,085 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 133,972 miles

Nearside Front tyre

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

Offside Front tyre

Fail 16 May 2019 133,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre

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

Offside Front tyre

Pass 8 May 2018 127,431 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 113,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 113,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine smoky (blue) after being left on tick over

Pass 29 Apr 2016 107,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 1 May 2015 98,467 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,656 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 78,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,908 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,394 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 41,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,719 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,217 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LJ55 CXX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ55 CXX, 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 LJ55 CXX registered?

LJ55 CXX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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