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LJ55 RVP

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,414 mi
Last recorded125,414 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 RVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 125,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 125,414 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 124,072 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 119,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes rear halves corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 113,831 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 101,818 miles

Offside Rear tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2017 95,138 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,902 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,559 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,177 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,671 miles

nearside rear tyre has 1.6mm tread and nail in tread

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 26 Jan 2011 47,789 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,789 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,426 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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LJ55 RVP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ55 RVP, 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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LJ55 RVP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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