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LJ55 TDZ

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,505 mi
Last recorded55,505 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 55,505 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 55,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area ? (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 54,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area? (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2023 53,942 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 53,942 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 53,136 miles

Front flexible brake hoses beginning to deteriorate.

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Rear metal brake pipes show signs of corrosion.

Fail 22 Jun 2022 53,136 miles

Front flexible brake hoses beginning to deteriorate.

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Rear metal brake pipes show signs of corrosion.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 52,586 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,794 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 51,307 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,052 miles

buckles in inner wheel rims..front brake pads starting too wear thin..

faint noise from o/s/r wheel bearing..

Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,184 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 48,141 miles

engine sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

offside front anti roll bar boot perished.

slight buckle in the nearside rear road wheel.

slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints.

slight play in the offside inner steering arm joint.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,701 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wiper poor

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

fuel cap seal poor.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 46,701 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wiper poor

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

fuel cap seal poor.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,963 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 42,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 39,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,320 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,438 miles

Exhaust mount rear of gear box deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear discs slight wear lip

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,381 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,289 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 34,259 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,679 miles

advise front exhaust mount bracket starting to crack

Fail 7 Jan 2010 29,639 miles

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 23,601 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 TDZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TDZ, 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 TDZ registered?

LJ55 TDZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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