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LJ55 CYA

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,547 mi
Last recorded109,547 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 CYA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 109,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 100,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,948 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 94,945 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 92,943 miles

Nearside Front slight bind on brake when spun by hand

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 92,943 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight bind on brake when spun by hand

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 90,038 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 89,435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 80,512 miles

engine management light on

exhaust catalytic convertor to exhaust joint bolts very deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2016 76,822 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 76,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 71,126 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 71,126 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 63,375 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 63,375 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,608 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,502 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,663 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 29,356 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CYA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LJ55 CYA, 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 LJ55 CYA registered?

LJ55 CYA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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